Writing on ACW 2004–2026 · 2,079 posts
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Errol Morris still pretty much rules. We understand Stalin’s intentions by removing comrades, but what is the purpose of these Iranian missile photographs? They are clearly altered. The question remains: Why, and to what end? The government of Iran could…
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The wits are out with their own doctored images of Iran’s recent missile launch. This is my favorite so far, but there are lots at Boing Boing, Danger Room, and the Economist. Warning, there is some sort of recurring theme…
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CNN has a “developing story” Iran did not conduct new missile tests today, despite Iranian media reports that it did, a senior U.S. military source tells CNN. No kidding. [Oh, I see its the new test, not the new missile…
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The full-text of my review essay on Minimum Deterrence is available on-line.
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I have a copy of the India-specific safeguards agreement, IAEA/2008/30. Here is the full-text. The word “perpetuity” appears not once. The section on termination of safeguards states that termination “shall be implemented taking into account the provisions of GOV/1621 (20…
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Avner Cohen asks an interesting question about a speech in Tel Aviv by Tony Cordesman. Cordesman told audiences that Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman ot the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was delivering a message when he said that Israel did not…
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It is interesting watching the maneuvering among various countries as the Bush Administration comes to an end. Indian PM Manmohan Singh decides to make a last push at the US-India nuclear deal. Iranian Foreign Minister indicates that, rather than a…
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Frank Von Hippel posted a comment in defense of David Albright which emphasizes the most important point — that the most important credential is one’s work. And by that standard, David is invaluable. The comment is buried on the website…
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Greetings from Aspen Institute’s Wye River Conference Center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. James Acton and I are on a panel together, talking about nuclear weapons and nonproliferation. I was, a few months ago, at a conference where a grand old…
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Did anyone else see Scott Ritter’s deeply personal attack on David Albright? It is high time the mainstream media began dealing with David Albright for what he is (a third-rate reporter and analyst), and what he isn’t (a former U.N.…
