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Iran's Nuclear Programme and Regional Security
The international community should devote more attention to universal nuclear disarmament and no-first use guarantees, especially against non-nuclear states.
After Admitting Failure on Iran, Will Europe Take the Gloves Off?
A leaked EU report recognises that diplomatic efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear weapons programme have failed. Member states must decide whether they can accept a nuclear Iran, and what can be done to stop its programme.
Iran – The Other Arms Race
While the Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons would, of course, have enormous strategic ramifications throughout the region and beyond, it is far from certain that it would provoke a nuclear arms race with any country. Much more likely, instead, is an arms race to acquire a clear edge in the means to wage conventional war.
The Iranian Nuclear Crisis – Tomorrow Really is Another Day
Stopping Iran from achieving nuclear capability is a good thing – not least because failure to do so will spawn a nuclear race throughout the region.
Iran's Nuclear Terrorism
Are fears of a nuclear passage between Iran and international terrorism really justified?
Gulf States in a Muddle over Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
The publication of the US National Intelligence Estimate has caught the Gulf States off balance.
Dealing with Iran
This article discusses the prospects for reform and the future of US-Iranian relations.
Iran and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
The shared interest of Iran and the US-led ‘coalition against terrorism’ in the collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has revived speculation that the war might provide the springboard for an improvement in their relations.
North Korea and Iran Coming to the Fore
For a US president facing mid-term elections from a position of weakness, this is hardly the best moment to make momentous decisions on North Korea and Iran
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Articles
Iran's Nuclear Programme and Regional SecurityThe international community should devote more attention to universal nuclear disarmament and no-first use guarantees, especially against non-nuclear states.
After Admitting Failure on Iran, Will Europe Take the Gloves Off?A leaked EU report recognises that diplomatic efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear weapons programme have failed. Member states must decide whether they can accept a nuclear Iran, and what can be done to stop its programme.
Iran – The Other Arms RaceWhile the Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons would, of course, have enormous strategic ramifications throughout the region and beyond, it is far from certain that it would provoke a nuclear arms race with any country. Much more likely, instead, is an arms race to acquire a clear edge in the means to wage conventional war.
The Iranian Nuclear Crisis – Tomorrow Really is Another DayStopping Iran from achieving nuclear capability is a good thing – not least because failure to do so will spawn a nuclear race throughout the region.
Meeting the Iranian Nuclear Challenge
Is the threat of UN-imposed economic sanctions on an oil-dependent country, widely regarded as the most effective way of bringing the nuclear programme to heel, really the only way of meeting the Iranian challenge?
Is the threat of UN-imposed economic sanctions on an oil-dependent country, widely regarded as the most effective way of bringing the nuclear programme to heel, really the only way of meeting the Iranian challenge?
Iran's Nuclear TerrorismAre fears of a nuclear passage between Iran and international terrorism really justified?
Gulf States in a Muddle over Iran’s Nuclear AmbitionsThe publication of the US National Intelligence Estimate has caught the Gulf States off balance.
Dealing with IranThis article discusses the prospects for reform and the future of US-Iranian relations.
Iran and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass DestructionThe shared interest of Iran and the US-led ‘coalition against terrorism’ in the collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has revived speculation that the war might provide the springboard for an improvement in their relations.
The Battle for Iran Lies in the Arab World, Not the UN Security Council
The heat may be rising on Ahmadinejad, but Tehran’s fundamental strategic position has not altered.
The heat may be rising on Ahmadinejad, but Tehran’s fundamental strategic position has not altered.
North Korea and Iran Coming to the ForeFor a US president facing mid-term elections from a position of weakness, this is hardly the best moment to make momentous decisions on North Korea and Iran
The Most Dangerous Country in the World?
The US, for all of the anti-American sentiment on offer today, is still seen by most as an attractive place to live.
The US, for all of the anti-American sentiment on offer today, is still seen by most as an attractive place to live.
Air Attack Iran
This article examines how an air campaign against Iranian nuclear sites would fare in the event that international diplomatic efforts fail to deter Tehran from mastering nuclear weapon technologies.
This article examines how an air campaign against Iranian nuclear sites would fare in the event that international diplomatic efforts fail to deter Tehran from mastering nuclear weapon technologies.
Why Israel fears an Iranian Bomb
Aside from the threat of being attacked, this suggests that there are other reasons why Israel appears so concerned about the possible development of an Iranian nuclear warhead.
Aside from the threat of being attacked, this suggests that there are other reasons why Israel appears so concerned about the possible development of an Iranian nuclear warhead.
Is Iran the Next Nuclear State?
Iranian academic Jalil Roshandel examines why Iran may be seeking Weapons of Mass Destruction
Iranian academic Jalil Roshandel examines why Iran may be seeking Weapons of Mass Destruction
Commentary
North Korea's Nuclear Test: The Fallout for Iran
The end of ambiguity about Pyongyang's nuclear capacity raises fundamental questions affecting China, the United States, and the future of international non-proliferation strategy. Indirectly, these consequences could actually work to the advantage of the West in its attempts to prevent Iran 'going nuclear'.
The end of ambiguity about Pyongyang's nuclear capacity raises fundamental questions affecting China, the United States, and the future of international non-proliferation strategy. Indirectly, these consequences could actually work to the advantage of the West in its attempts to prevent Iran 'going nuclear'.
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