The continent’s most important leaders are divided over Israel’s conduct and filled with fears about a spiraling regional conflict.
Tag: Arms Control and Limitation and Disarmament
What to Know About Israel’s Secretive Nuclear Weapons Program
Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival.
What to Know About Israel’s Secretive Nuclear Weapons Program
Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival.
Trump’s Choice on Israel-Iran: Help Destroy Nuclear Facility or Continue to Negotiate
Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.
Diplomacy With Iran Is Damaged, Not Dead
The push to do a deal on the country’s nuclear program could be revived, even after the Israeli strikes scuppered the latest round of talks.
Next Round of Nuclear Talks Between U.S. and Iran Is Off
The two sides were scheduled to meet for a sixth round of negotiations on Sunday. Oman, which was set to host the talks, said on Saturday that this round had been canceled.
At a Weak Moment, Iran Weighs Difficult Options to Respond to Israel
An aggressive response to Israel’s attacks risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
At a Weak Moment, Iran Weighs Difficult Options to Respond to Israel
An aggressive counterattack risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
South Korea’s Election Likely to Reset Ties With China
Both of the main candidates support the alliance with the United States, but the front-runner favors diplomacy with North Korea and China to improve strained relations.
Dick Garwin Fought Nuclear Armageddon. He Hid a 50-Year Secret.
Richard Garwin’s role in designing the hydrogen bomb was obscured from the public, even his family, as he advised presidents and devoted his life to undoing the danger he created.