Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 19-25, 2021)

1. Karachi unit 2 inaugurated by Pakistan PMhttps://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Karachi-unit-2-inaugurated-by-Pakistan-PM 2. Iran Agrees to Extend IAEA Monitoring Deal for One Monthhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57229775 3. Biden Sends Special Envoy to South...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (June 2-8, 2021)

1.Pakistan demands probe into India’s illegal uranium trade https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/844942-pakistan-demands-probe-into-india-s-illegal-uranium-trade 2.India’s Nuclear Black Markethttps://strafasia.com/indias-nuclear-black-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indias-nuclear-black-market 3.Indian Navy’s lone nuclear attack submarine heading back to Russia, next one to...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (August 11 – 17, 2021)

1. Another ICBM test successful, Air Force sayshttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/08/11/another-icbm-test-successful-air-force-says 2. N Korea repeats threat as US says joint drills are defensivehttps://apnews.com/article/health-coronavirus-pandemic-daf3e3bcb32414d531286039300d4cbe 3. The Real Lessons of the...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Sept 8-14, 2021)

1. IAEA strikes deal with Iran on monitoring of nuclear programme https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/09/1099752 2. North Korea Says It Successfully Tested Long-Range Missileshttps://www.npr.org/2021/09/12/1036494952/north-korea-nuclear-test-long-range-missiles-kim-jong-un 3. Boost to IAF’s air defence...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Oct 6-Oct 12, 2021)

1. Nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan given state funeral, laid to rest in Islamabad https://www.dawn.com/news/1651191 2. China demands answers on US nuclear submarine accident...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Oct 20-Oct 26, 2021)

1.Pakistan urges steps to offset threats to regional, int'l securityhttps://tribune.com.pk/story/2325562/pakistan-urges-steps-to-offset-threats-to-regional-intl-security​ 2.India Could Deploy Hypersonic Missiles Earliest By 2025; Likely To Be Modelled On Russian Zircon...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Nov 17-23, 2021)

1.As Hopes for Nuclear Deal Fade, Iran Rebuilds and Risks Growhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/21/us/politics/iran-nuclear-standoff.html 2.US, Australia, UK sign key deal in nuclear sub alliancehttps://www.thenews.com.pk/print/910876-us-australia-uk-sign-key-deal-in-nuclear-sub-alliance 3.China's push back after Australia...

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 (June 8 – 15, 2022)

1. Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership https://nation.com.pk/2022/06/13/pakistan-china-reaffirm-strategic-partnership/ 2. India will have its first hypersonic missile in 5-6 years: BrahMos Aerospace CEO https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-will-have-its-first-hypersonic-missile-in-5-6-years-brahmos-aerospace-ceo-101655110889574.html 3. Delivery of S-400...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 14 – 20, 2022)

1.Indian hackers launch fresh attack at Pakistan under China-related code name: Chinese cybersecurity firmhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202207/1270391.shtml 2.Centre wants to turn India into global drone hub: DRDO chairman...

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