Iran Sanctions

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS20871_20091008.pdf

Reviews provisions of the Iran Sanctions Act, and other measures designed to put pressure on the Iran regime. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Nuclear Noh Drama: Tokyo, Washington and the Case of the Missing Nuclear Agreements

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/nukevault/ebb291/index.htm

A collection of 11 documents related to secret agreements on nuclear weapons between Japan and the U.S. during the Cold War period. From the National Security Archive.

Capability Surprise: Volume 1: Main Report

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dsb/reports/2009-09-SS_Report_Vol_I.pdf

This study concerns itself with the matter of capability surprise--scientific breakthroughs, operational innovations or the like that could present serious threats to homeland security, especially be means of cyber, space or nuclear attacks. Offers recommendations for improving the ability of national defense forces to cope with surprises. From the Defense Science Board.

Iran's Nuclear Program: Status

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL34544.pdf

Represents the latest review of the status of Iran's nuclear program. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

Escalation and Intrawar Deterrence During Limited Wars in the Middle East

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=941

Examines the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and the 1991 Gulf War for insights that may be relevant for dangers during limited wars involving nations possessing biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

North Korea: Economic Leverage and Policy Analysis

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL32493.pdf

Analyzes the increasingly aggressive behavior of North Korea, explores causes for this behavior, and options for diplomatic responses, including the framework of the Six-Party Talks and possible economic leverage. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement … in the Islamic Republic of Iran

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/news/docs/IAEA_Iran_Report_28August2009.pdf

Latest report on the activities of Iran with regard to nuclear energy and the international NonProliferation Treaty. From the International Atomic Energy Agency.

U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL33640_20090714.pdf

Discusses the background and current status of the U.S. strategic nuclear triad: the means of targeting and attacking a potential adversary with nuclear warheads from bombers, submarines, or land-based ICBMs. With the demise of the Cold War, Congress must consider policy options relating to the nuclear force size and structure and other matters of safety, security and management. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

The Export Administration Act: Evolution, Provisions, and Debate

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL31832_20090715.pdf

The 111th Congress may consider legislation to renew, modify, or reauthorize the Export Administration Act. Reviews the evolution of the Act, the ongoing debates between those who want to liberalize controls to promote U.S. exports and those who want to tighten controls to protect national security and prevent nuclear proliferation, and the commodities and products at the center of the debates.

Aligning Disarmament to Nuclear Dangers: Off to a Hasty START?

http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Strforum/SF244/SF244.pdf

Assesses the wisdom of the strategy of the Obama administration to begin disarmament efforts by pursuing a new bilateral agreement with Russia to replace the Cold War-era Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. From the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the National Defense University

The Road to 2010: Addressing the Nuclear Question in the Twenty First Century

http://www.acronym.org.uk/docs/0907/roadto2010.pdf

British government statement on promoting nuclear power to alleviate climate change and energy shortages while ensuring that nuclear material is not allowed to fall into the hands of terrorists or hostile states. Asserts British government positions in view of the May 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. From the Cabinet Office.

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