Several readers have mentioned a piece that Bridge Colby and I wrote in The Diplomat (“How To Worry Kim Jong Il”) arguing that the Obama Administration should seriously consider modifying the B83 to hold at risk certain targets in North Korea. After receiving a number of angry emails (and few thoughtful criticisms from good friends), …
Public Service Announcements
by | 2011-09-28 | 6 Comments
I really hate putting public service announcements on the blog, in part because there are so many worthwhile causes. Still, I make an exception every now and again. Friday, September 30 is the deadline for two really important opportunities. First, the Council on Foreign Relations is offering an International Affairs Fellowship in Nuclear Security, with …
The (Temporary) Fall of the Safeguards Resolution
by | 2011-09-28 | 1 Comment
It’s been a long time since I last guest blogged on ACW, and it feels good to be back. I’m glad to see that my avatar still looks stern and angry. As some may have noticed, last week’s IAEA General Conference ended without member states being able to agree on a safeguards resolution. Reuters put …
Plain Speaking
by | 2011-09-27 | 23 Comments
Admiral Mike Mullen, the outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke plainly about Pakistan’s military and intelligence services during his last appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee on September 22nd. Here is what he said: The fact remains that the Quetta Shura and the Haqqani Network operate from Pakistan with impunity. Extremist …
