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ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (December 14 – 20, 2023)

Wars raise profit outlook for US defense industry in 2024 https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/wars-raise-profit-outlook-us-defense-industry-2024-2023-12-18/ Pakistan concerned over ‘generous’ arms supply to India https://tribune.com.pk/story/2450269/pakistan-concerned-over-generous-arms-supply-to-india Indian Air Force successfully testfires...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (March 2 – 8, 2023)

1.IAEA head Grossi visits Iran for nuclear talks https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/4/iaea-head-in-iran-for-nuclear-talks 2.IAEA chief doubles down against potential preemtive Israeli strikes on Iran https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-733496 3.UN nuclear chief says Iran pledges more...

ACDC NEWS AND VIEWS (Dec 28, 2023 – Jan 3, 2024)

Islamabad, New Delhi share prisoner and nuclear site lists https://www.dawn.com/news/1802539 The nuclear year in review: A renewed interest in nuclear weapons—for and against https://thebulletin.org/2023/12/the-nuclear-year-in-review-a-renewed-interest-in-nuclear-weapons-for-and-against/ North...

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...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 25-31, 2022)

1.Ex-IDF intel chief: Some form of nuclear deal with Iran is ‘least bad’ optionhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/former-idf-intel-chief-some-form-of-deal-with-iran-is-least-bad-option-for-israel/ 2.Biden envoy makes the case for Iran nuclear deal as prospects...

ACDC News & Views (June 2 – 8, 2022)

1. States have right to access dual-use technology, says Pakistan https://www.dawn.com/news/1692872 2. Military warns against ‘unfounded views’ on nuclear programmehttps://dailytimes.com.pk/947790/military-warns-against-unfounded-views-on-nuclear-programme/ 3. India tests nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 24 – 30, 2023)

China, Pakistan hold joint air force exercise https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/08/28/china-pakistan-hold-joint-air-force-exercise/ Bangladesh, India armed forces agree to work in partnership https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/323777/bangladesh-india-armed-forces-agree-to-work-in Chandrayaan-3: India lunar rover Pragyaan takes a...

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

1. North Korea establishes new holiday to celebrate 'Monster Missile' test anniversary https://www.samaa.tv/208733987-this-country-establishes-new-holiday-to-celebrate-missile-test-anniversary   2. US, Japan, South Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data...

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 (August 17 – 23, 2023)

1.US asks Iran to stop selling drones to Russia https://www.ft.com/content/c237c531-a51e-4205-a934-0a13e0a50482 2.US would welcome any Iranian steps to slow nuclear program https://www.reuters.com/world/blinken-says-us-overall-approach-iran-has-not-changed-after-detainee-deal-2023-08-15/ 3.China pushes for ‘reconciliation’ in Middle East,...

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