Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (October 6 – 12, 2022)

1.UN Disarmament Fellows briefed on Pakistan's perspective on arms control, nuclear non-proliferation https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/670947-UN-Disarmament-Fellows-briefed-on-Pakistan-perspective-on-arms-control  2.Pakistan conducts joint military exercise with five countries https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/10/02/pakistan-conducts-joint-military-exercise-with-five-countries/ 3.Exclusive: Iran racing to expand enrichment...

Webinar on “The Role of Pakistan’s Peaceful Nuclear Programme in Socioeconomic Development”

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) is going to organise a Webinar on “The Role of...

CPSC Monitor (August 29th-September 5th, 2022)

China 1.        Report: China Increases Russian LNG Imports, Reselling to Europe https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/china-europe-lng/2022/08/31/id/1085352/ 2.        Report: U.S. agency conducted over 10,000 cyberattacks on China https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-09-05/Report-U-S-agency-conducted-over-10-000-cyberattacks-on-China-1d4Ht9BzB2o/index.html 3.        AIM-9X missiles cleared for Taiwan...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 12-18, 2021)

1. Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen U.S. Cybersecurity Defenses after Colonial Pipeline Hack  https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/12/biden-signs-executive-order-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-after-colonial-pipeline-hack.html 2. $6 million boost for US-Israel cybersecurity collaborationhttps://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/cybersecurity/6-million-boost-for-us-israel-cybersecurity-collaboration/ 3. Turkey to...

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 (September 22 – 28, 2022)

1.Pakistan to probe audio leaks, PM Office security breach issue https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-to-probe-audio-leaks-pm-office-security-breach-issue-1.90854992 2.Defence Ministry signs a deal for dual role Surface-to-Surface BrahMos missile https://www.livemint.com/news/india/defence-ministry-signs-a-deal-for-dual-role-surface-to-surface-brahmos-missile-11663850728044.html 3.Russia steps up attacks with...

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 (Mar 23-29, 2022)

1.Averting a Nuclear Dystopia https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/03/23/averting-nuclear-dystopia-pub-86714 2.British budget outlook touts weapon deliveries for Ukraine’s defense https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/03/23/british-budget-outlook-touts-weapon-deliveries-for-ukraines-defense/ 3.Biden's New Arms Package for Ukraine to Start Shipping Soon -U.S....

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...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (Mar 2 -8, 2022)

1.Iran, IAEA hold talks as nuclear negotiations near finish line https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/5/iran-iaea-hold-talks-as-nuclear-negotiations-near-finish-line 2.Iran says won’t endanger national interests after Russian demand https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/7/iran-says-wont-endanger-national-interests-after-russian-demand ​3. Iran nuclear deal possible...

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