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ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Nov 24-30, 2021)

1. Iran and world powers resume Vienna talks to restore nuclear dealhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/29/iran-and-world-powers-begin-vienna-talks-to-restore-nuclear-deal 2. Iran nuclear talks are starting again. A lot has changed, and here's...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Jan 26-Feb 1, 2022)

1.Aussies unveil new hypersonics center, signal distance from Ukraine crisishttps://breakingdefense.com/2022/01/aussies-unveil-new-hypersonics-center-signal-distance-from-ukraine-crisis/ 2. Australia’s Future Fund has invested over $90m in weapons manufacturer Raytheonhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jan/31/australias-future-fund-has-invested-over-90m-in-weapons-manufacturer-raytheon 3.Deal/ No Deal: Iran...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Mar 9-15, 2022)

1. Pakistan Air Force inducts new batch of Chinese fighter jetshttps://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/03/11/pakistan-air-force-inducts-new-batch-of-chinese-fighter-jets/ 2. Pakistan demands joint probe into ‘accidental’ India missile firehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/12/pakistan-demands-joint-probe-after-accidental-india-missile 3. Video analysis reveals Russian...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Mar 16-22, 2022)

1.THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE ACCIDENTAL INDIAN MISSILE LAUNCHhttps://warontherocks.com/2022/03/the-curious-case-of-the-accidental-indian-missile-launch/ 2.North Korea Fires More Rockets Into Sea https://www.voanews.com/a/north-korea-fires-more-rockets-into-the-sea/6493033.html 3.Analysis: For N.Korea's missile programme, even failures can be...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (April 13-19, 2022)

1.N Korea tests new weapon that ‘will boost nuclear capabilities’ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/17/n-korea-tests-new-weapon-that-will-enhance-nuclear-capability 2.Russia threatens new nuclear deployments if Sweden, Finland join NATO https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/russia-threatens-new-nuclear-deployments-if-sweden-finland-join-nato.html 3.Despite US pressure, Russia...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (April 27 May 3, 2022)

1.U.S. not shutting door on possible Iran nuclear deal — for now https://www.axios.com/us-not-shutting-door-on-possible-iran-nuclear-deal-for-now-66fd7f47-48a0-4c07-bd54-1c762c6c86eb.html 2.West ‘has given up hope’ of revived Iran nuclear deal, say expert...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 25 – 31, 2022)

1. International Day against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29, 2022 https://www.gktoday.in/topic/international-day-against-nuclear-tests-observed-on-august-29/ 2.The Future of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament Is in Danger https://www.cfr.org/councilofcouncils/global-memos/future-nuclear-nonproliferation-and-disarmament-danger 3.UN chief disappointed nuclear treaty...

ACD NEWS & VIEWS (November 17 – 23, 2022)

1. Reports on BrahMos missile incident ‘disingenuous attempt’ to absolve India of its ‘irresponsible nuclear behaviour’: FO https://www.dawn.com/news/1721285 2. India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' slated...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (December 14 – 21, 2022)

1.Positive signals from Iran over nuclear deal put west in a tricky position https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/20/positive-signals-from-iran-over-nuclear-deal-put-west-in-a-tricky-position 2.UN nuclear watchdog to visit Tehran as Iran enriches uranium at its...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (December 21 – 28, 2022)

1.Iran and EU signal continued work on nuclear deal in Jordan https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/20/iran-and-eu-signal-continued-work-on-nuclear-deal-in-jordan 2.Former Mossad intel chief says Israel must prepare for an imminent attack on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/former-mossad-intel-chief-says-israel-must-prepare-for-an-imminent-attack-on-iran/ 3.Nuclear...

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