Policy Analyst James McKeon spoke with Sinclair about the new sanctions being imposed on Iran. But James McKeon with the Center for Arms Control and Non-proliferation, said the European Union appears to be trying to continue its business relationship with Iran as outlined in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. “From their stand point they are […]
Nonproliferation Expert Tierney Calls Trump Nuclear Push ‘Dangerous and Unnecessary’
Executive Director John Tierney spoke with The Diplomat about global arms control and non-proliferation issues. The Diplomat: From observation, does adding or enhancing nuclear capabilities actually deter ‘bad behavior’ by countries? Tierney: No. It just encourages more arms racing. The Diplomat: Let’s talk about technicalities. Can you describe what the push to develop smaller nukes is yielding in […]
“This isn’t like North Korea”: Trump’s saber-rattling could put US on a collision course with Iran
Policy Analyst James McKeon spoke with Mic about President Trump’s tweeted threats against Iran. The retort mirrored some of the harsh threats Trump leveled against the Kim regime in the summer of 2017, which the president suggested in April had prevented nuclear war and pressured Kim to come to the negotiating table with South Korea and the U.S. This is […]
Pompeo’s Iran demands: A ‘bold’ vision or an ‘unrealistic’ wish list?
Policy Analyst James McKeon spoke with Circa about Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s demands for Iran detailed in a May 21 speech. According to James McKeon, a policy analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation, the Obama administration kept these issues off the table during nuclear negotiations because it was clear Iran would […]
Trump Pulls US Out of Iran Deal in Break With European Allies
Executive Director John Tierney went on BBC World News to discuss President Trump violating the Iran nuclear deal.
