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Israeli FM on Iranian Nukes

I mentioned in this post earlier that Negroponte was asked about Israeli estimates RE: Iran’s nuclear potential. I neglected to mention that Tzipi Livni, Israel’s Foreign Minister was on CNN this weekend discussing that very topic: BLITZER: How much time…

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DNI on Iran Nuclear Estimate

I missed this when it came out a couple of weeks ago. Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte told NPR that the IC’s estimate regarding Iran’s nuclear program is the same as it was a year ago. He said: MR.…

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Well, Come to Beijing!

So said the sign at the aiport (above). I will be in Beijing all this week, then moving down to Xiamen for a few days. I never thought I would miss the smell of pollution, but, when I stepped off…

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Libya/UK Peace and Security Letter

This looks kind of interesting. Libya and the UK signed a joint letter of Peace and Security in June. My colleague Michael Nguyen wrote about it in this month’s ACT. He wrote: On June 26 in Tripoli, British Junior Foreign…

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Not if You Were the Last HPSCI on Earth

I have a feeling that telling clowns like Charles Krauthammer that exaggerated Iran intel could increase support for a bombing campaign is kind of like Ordell Robbie admonishing his girlfriend while she smokes herb on the couch: Ordell Robbie: That…

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PSI and Interdictions

I ain’t no lawyer, but I thought I’d try and provide an answer to a comment made the other day in response to this post. I thought I would make a post out of my response, lest it be lost…

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ACA N Korea Event and ACT Survey

Two things: ACA is hosting an event 19 Sept. about the current North Korean nuclear situation. Here’s the lineup: Speakers: Rep. Jim Leach (R-Iowa), Chairman of the House International Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. First elected to…

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More on Iran suspension

Following up on yesterday’s post, this AP story indicates that Iran’s proposal may not have been all that: Tehran said over the weekend that it was considering suspending enrichment, which can produce fissile material for nuclear warheads, for up to…

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Iran Suspension Offer?

By now, most of you have probably seen the AP, Reuters, and AFP reports that, during a meeting b/t Solana and Larijani, the latter said that Iran would consider suspending its enrichment program for up to two months. Another AP…

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Iran Feels Out Package

ISIS has a copy of Iran’s response to the P5+1 package offered to Iran 6 June. There’s also a brief analysis which you should read.