Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (March 22 – 29, 2023)

1.ACDC hosts launch of book on nuclear deterrence, diplomacy https://www.brecorder.com/news/40232954 2.Three missiles misfire during an Army exercise in Jaisalmer, probe ordered https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/3-missiles-misfire-during-an-army-exercise-in-jaisalmer-probe-ordered-374798-2023-03-25 3.ISRO launches India’s largest LVM3 rocket...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (March 15 – 22, 2023)

1.Deal With KSA May Facilitate Return to Nuclear Deal, Iran Media Say https://www.iranintl.com/en/202303146043 2.North Korea launches missile into sea amid US-SKorea drills https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-missile-us-military-drills-9693a6124abe62de64229b101cd312f1 3.New ROK sanctions target North...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (April 5 – 12, 2023)

1.International system crucial to countering threat of weapons diversion, Security Council hears https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/04/1135482 2.India and Pakistan Must Negotiate Nuclear Responsibilities https://southasianvoices.org/india-and-pakistan-must-negotiate-nuclear-responsibilities/ 3.Nuclear Technology and Human Security in Pakistan https://southasianvoices.org/nuclear-technology-and-human-security-in-pakistan/ 4.Iran...

ACDC News & Views (March 29 – April 5, 2023)

1.India records highest ever defence export during FY 2022-23 at approx Rs 16,000 crore https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-records-highest-ever-defence-export-during-fy-2022-23-at-approx-rs-16000-crore/videoshow/99173664.cms?from=mdr 2.India and Romania sign agreement for ‘practical cooperation between armed forces’ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-romania-sign-agreement-practical-cooperation-between-armed-forces-8526674/ 3.North...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (April 12 – 19, 2023)

1. IAEA investigating effects of cosmic radiation on seeds https://www.dawn.com/news/1748076 2. Germany ends nuclear energy era as last reactors power down https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/15/germany-ends-nuclear-energy-era-as-last-reactors-power-down 3. China firmly opposes US’ accusations...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (April 19 – 26, 2023)

1.Iran UN envoy: US withdrawal from nuclear deal clear example of unilateralism https://ifpnews.com/iran-un-envoy-us-withdrawal-nuclear-deal-clear-example-unilateralism/ 2.Kim says North Korea’s 1st spy satellite is ready for launch https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-spy-satellite-1cfbe5a706d8d92da53cfdb9e810a21a 3.Japan readies to...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (April 26 – May 3, 2023)

1.World military expenditure reaches new record high as European spending surges https://www.sipri.org/media/press-release/2023/world-military-expenditure-reaches-new-record-high-european-spending-surges 2.Netanyahu says this is the 'only way' to stop Iran's nuclear threat https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/04/30/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-iran-nuclear-deal-zakaria-intv-gps-vpx.cnn 3.Iran to act...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (February 9 – 15, 2023)

1.Iran's Nuclear Negotiator Says Messages Being Exchanged With US https://www.iranintl.com/en/202302124205 2.Tensions brew between Tehran and the IAEA over nuclear plant https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/07/tensions-brew-between-tehran-and-the-iaea-over-nuclear-plant 3.North Korea parades largest long-range missile array https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64577925 4.When...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (May 10 – 17, 2023)

1.Stressing Importance of Chemical Weapons Convention, Secretary-General Urges Review Conference to Renew Support for Instrument https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21797.doc.htm 2.High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ statement at the Fifth Special...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (May 4 – 10, 2023)

1.The Path to a New Iran Deal: A Regional Agreement Could Succeed Where Washington Failed https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/path-new-iran-nuclear-deal-security-jcpoa-washington 2.Israel has freedom to act against Iran nuclear threat –...

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