Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

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 (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 (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 (May 17 – 24, 2023)

1. US bombs unlikely to reach underground Iran nuclear site: Report https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/us-bombs-unlikely-to-reach-underground-iran-nuclear-site-report 2. No one can take locally-developed Iran's nuclear industry https://en.mehrnews.com/news/201116/No-one-can-take-locally-developed-Iran-s-nuclear-industry 3. South Korea, EU agree to...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (May 24 – 31, 2023)

1. Multilateral peace operations in 2022: Developments and trends https://www.sipri.org/commentary/topical-backgrounder/2023/multilateral-peace-operations-2022-developments-and-trends 2. New report details North Korea’s tactics to illegally sell firearms abroad https://www.nknews.org/2023/05/new-report-details-north-koreas-tactics-to-illegally-sell-firearms-abroad/ 3. Japan on standby for...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (June 7 – 14, 2023)

1. States invest in nuclear arsenals as geopolitical relations deteriorate https://www.sipri.org/media/press-release/2023/states-invest-nuclear-arsenals-geopolitical-relations-deteriorate-new-sipri-yearbook-out-now 2. India tests new generation ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/08-Jun-2023/india-tests-new-generation-ballistic-missile-agni-prime 3. Iran's Khamenei says ‘nothing wrong’ with...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 5 – 12, 2023)

1.IAEA Finds Japan’s Plans to Release Treated Water into the Sea at Fukushima Consistent with International Safety Standards https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-finds-japans-plans-to-release-treated-water-into-the-sea-at-fukushima-consistent-with-international-safety-standards 2.North Korea calls on international community to...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 26 – August 2, 2023)

1. Tehran Lawmaker Claims US and Europe Knocking on Iran's Door https://www.iranintl.com/en/202307303019   2. Iran gives ‘detailed answers’ to UN inspectors over 2 sites where manmade uranium...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 31 – September 6, 2023)

8th Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation https://mofa.gov.pk/8th-round-of-pakistan-china-bilateral-consultations-on-arms-control-non-proliferation/ Indian Air Force to carry out mega military drill with China and...

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