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A Realistic Assessment of Nuclear Disarmament

A Realistic Assessment of Nuclear Disarmament

This essay focuses on three main criteria/assumptions in order to evaluate whether abolition is a desirable policy goal for the..

May 4, 2013 with 0 Comments
Some Theoretical Concerns on Nuclear Disarmament

Some Theoretical Concerns on Nuclear Disarmament

Further nuclear proliferation increases the risks associated with nuclear weapons, and at the same time, total nuclear disarmament might..

October 24, 2012 with 0 Comments
Would An Independent Scotland Join NATO?

Would An Independent Scotland Join NATO?

In the 21st century, the security and defence of a nation is not the sole preserve of their national governments – these are..

September 27, 2012 with 0 Comments
Does Mitt Romney Want A Third World War?

Does Mitt Romney Want A Third World War?

What is needed, and what Mitt Romney lacks, is pragmatism and the ability to negotiate: to realise that peace in the Middle-East is the..

August 13, 2012 with 21 Comments
The EU & The South China Sea: A Role to Play?

The EU & The South China Sea: A Role to Play?

The European Union has established a gateway into East Asia’s vast markets through the South China Sea and has developed a role as a..

August 7, 2012 with 3 Comments
Closed Cities & Nuclear Entrepreneurship In Russia

Closed Cities & Nuclear Entrepreneurship In Russia

Faced with a dearth of opportunity, the aged nuclear scientist would not need much imagination, nor would he have to look far, to find a..

July 30, 2012 with 0 Comments
Iran & The Bomb: When Theory Is Not Enough

Iran & The Bomb: When Theory Is Not Enough

If the Cold War peace was only an exceptional case, thus allowing Iran to build its own nuclear capabilities would not be the best option..

July 25, 2012 with 5 Comments
Stuxnet & Assassinations: Dagan’s Doomed Philosophy

Stuxnet & Assassinations: Dagan’s Doomed Philosophy

Dagan’s philosophy of attacking Iran on all fronts has failed to stop Iran developing nuclear weapons, and has impeded diplomacy. n..

June 6, 2012 with 1 Comment
Obama & Nuclear Weapons

Obama & Nuclear Weapons

Obama put the nuclear issue on a pedestal three years ago, has he made any progress in his pledge to eradicate them from the world? Three..

April 27, 2012 with 0 Comments
The Effects Of A Nuclear Iran

The Effects Of A Nuclear Iran

With reference to Israel’s nuclear strategy, would a nuclear-armed Iran spur proliferation among Arab states, strengthen Hamas and..

April 24, 2012 with 0 Comments
Stop Worrying About Iran

Stop Worrying About Iran

Perhaps it is time that we took a cue from Dr Strangelove and stopped worrying to start loving the bomb (and Iran). his is a risky..

April 18, 2012 with 0 Comments
Weapons Of Mass Destruction & The Nuclear Weapons Taboo

Weapons Of Mass Destruction & The Nuclear Weapons Taboo

Nuclear weapons are not feared simply because of the level of destruction they can cause but rather the efficacy and efficiency with which..

March 23, 2012 with 0 Comments
Israel, Iran & Nuclear Double Standards

Israel, Iran & Nuclear Double Standards

If Israel is worried about a nuclear arms race then it should initiate a Middle Eastern nuclear-free zone. n a recent article, Tom Anderson..

March 21, 2012 with 1 Comment
A Balanced Negotiating Table: Israel’s Greatest Fear

A Balanced Negotiating Table: Israel’s Greatest Fear

If we really want to resolve the Middle Eastern crises, we need to recognize Israel’s privileged status and bring it kicking and..

March 16, 2012 with 5 Comments
Netanyahu & Olmert Policy Variations Towards Iran

Netanyahu & Olmert Policy Variations Towards Iran

To what extent does the policy towards a nuclear Iran of the present Benjamin Netanyahu premiership differ from that of Ehud Olmert?..

March 12, 2012 with 0 Comments
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