ACW is at the forefront, where it belongs, of a debate over the particulars of a worthwhile deal with Iran. Three underlying assumptions need to be met for these particulars to come into play: (1) maximalist conditions are set aside; (2) Tehran is willing to agree to export much of its enriched stocks of fissile …
Kemp: Setting a Goal for Iran Talks
by | 2013-10-10 | 12 Comments
A guest post by R. Scott Kemp. Friend of Wonk R. Scott Kemp is an assistant professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT, where he directs the Laboratory for Nuclear Security and Policy. Here, he asks what sort of negotiated outcome with Iran would suffice to address the threat of nuclear breakout. The charts in this post, …
Guest Interview
by | 2013-10-06 | 1 Comment
I’m here with occasional ACW contributor Chauncey Gardiner, who has consented to a rare interview. MK: Chauncey, long time, no hear. What have you been up to? CG: Weeding. MK: That has to be a no-win proposition. Weeds propagate like crazy, and you have only two hands. CG: You’re missing the point. Weeding isn’t about …
FYRP: Rouhani’s Charm Offensive
by | 2013-10-02 | 7 Comments
The post you have been waiting all week for! David Horsey – LA Times | This week, both President Rouhani and President Obama addressed the UN General Assembly, but were afraid to actually be seen in mortal contact. Eric McCann – The Guardian | A few days later, the Two Presidents had a 15 minute …
