Head over to the Truman Project’s new blog today to read my take on P5+1 negotiations with Iran. A few excerpts are below…
Persistence is Critical in Diplomatic Negotiations with Iran
By Laicie Heeley This post originally appeared on the Truman Project’s Doctine Blog on June 20, 2012. After years of largely unsuccessful diplomatic efforts, one can hardly be blamed for feeling a little cynical about the latest round of negotiations with Iran. But though the discussion has yet to lead to a breakthrough, it is […]
Panetta and Chu: NNSA request is “reasonable, responsible, meets military requirements”
As many of you are aware, the administration’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) weapons activities account and strategic delivery vehicle modernization at the Pentagon does not keep pace with the…
Review of the SASC Version of the FY 2013 Defense Bill: Nuclear Weapons and Missile Defense
On May 24 the Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved its version of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 3254).
Global Security Newswire Quotes Kingston Reif on CTBT
National Academies Report is “Grist” for CTBT Debate: Gottemoeller By Chris Schneidmiller Global Security Newswire WASHINGTON — A recent report from a respected research organization will be “grist” for debate as the Obama administration pushes forward with efforts to persuade wary senators to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, a high-level arms control official […]
