The IAEA report on Iran concludes that “All the declared nuclear material in Iran has been accounted for, and therefore such material is not diverted to prohibited activities.” Calling the report a “qualified acquittal,” a Western diplomat told Reuters that…
Colin Powell has resigned. I’ve never understood the liberal affection for this man—he who let Bosnia burn, fought President Clinton on integrating homosexuals in the military and then lied to the United Nations about Iraqi WMD. Then there is My…
Iran has agreed to suspend enrichment. Tehran still must inform the IAEA. “A deal for a full suspension is done but the IAEA has not received a letter confirming it,” a diplomat told Reuters. “That’s also important that they would…
Well, looks like the IAEA is holding up its report until Iran comes up with an answer. “I know for a fact that the people responsible for the report had all they have to say a few days ago,” a…
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientist weblog saves me the trouble of reporting on a recommendation by a World Health Organization (WHO) advisory committee to allow the genetic manipulation of the smallpox virus and the decision by Israel to re-arrest Mordechai…
They’ve got one … More required reading, kids.
Reuters reports that, emboldened by the election, hard-liners “are pressing once again for a more coercive approach” to North Korea if six-party talks fail.” “Much will turn on whether Secretary of State Colin Powell and Assistant Secretary of State James…
A couple of days ago, I noted that Iranian negotiator Hossein Mousavian was deviating from the talking points by declaring a “preliminary agreement” when everyone else was keeping to “considerable progress.” Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi joined Mousavian in lauding…
Rhianna Tyson, summarizing events in the UN First Committee, notes: The overwhelming adoption of draft resolution L.34 on a verifiable FMCT, however, demonstrates that the international community is not yet ready to capitulate to the newest US-thrown wrench in the…
The Nelson Report contains two bits of informed speculation, one about US policy and the other about Iranian domestic politics. 1. Administration observers express cautious optimism that the deal may stick, saving the United States an ugly sanctions fight at…
