Tom Nichols is a professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, the man who stands perpetual watch at The War Room and a five-time Jeopardy! champion. Tom is also a guest judge in this year’s ACW contest for best lyric (existing or adapted) about the Bomb. To help prompt new entries, I’ve …
More Iranians in North Korea
by | 2012-12-11 | 20 Comments
Greetings from Paris. Bruno Tertrais says hello. UPI and Chosun Ilbo, both conservative news outlets, add some potential details to the possibility of Iranian technicians in North Korea. I don’t have much to add, other than noting the location of the complex near Tehran where the alleged Iranians allegedly work.
The Fate of the IAEA’s PMD File
by | 2012-12-11 | 92 Comments
In anticipation of this week’s meeting in Tehran between Iran and the IAEA, there has been some buzz about what should happen with the IAEA’s file on “possible military dimensions” of Iran’s nuclear program if in fact the U.S. administration decides to take the plunge and try to strike a deal with Iran. My initial thoughts on …
DBT
by | 2012-12-10 | 8 Comments
As readers of these posts know, DBT stands for the Drive-By Truckers, whose music has been extolled here repeatedly. Consider this a not-so-subtle plug for additional entries for the ACW holiday competition for best lyrics about the Bomb. DBT also stands for Design-Basis Threat, an essential planning device to protect sensitive sites against unauthorized, heavily …
