click on the image for a larger version These two views show a target warhead 350 km directly above the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 7:45 pm (local time) on 11 January 2010. The image on the left shows what the target warhead (with an altitude of 350 km) would see if it looks at …
Chinese BMD Eyewitness: Real or Not?
by | 2010-01-23 | 11 Comments
click on the image for a larger version I’ve been working on a rather long piece about the recent Chinese Ballistic Missile Defense test but persistent reports of an eyewitness (complete with photos) have sidetracked me. These reports purport to be from a Chinese citizen who appears to have witnessed multiple flashes/explosions. (The original English …
George Bunn, The Norm Builder
by | 2010-01-21 | 6 Comments
George Bunn (above, sailing and with son Matt) is one of the founding fathers of nuclear arms control. He was present at the creation of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and served for eight years as ACDA’s first General Counsel. George participated in the negotiation of the Limited Test Ban and Nonproliferation treaties. Fortunately, …
Nonpro Talk, Wednesday @ Wilson Center
by | 2010-01-19 | 6 Comments
Wouldn’t it be spectacular if we promoted nonproliferation talks the way we promote Monster Truck Rallies, Metal concerts and the other staples of my Midwestern upbringing? WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY! ONE DAY ONLY. HOUSTON WOOD. DAVID ALBRIGHT. JEFFREY LEWIS. YOU’LL PAY FOR THE WHOLE SEAT, BUT YOU WILL ONLY USE THE EDGE. Yeah, well. Houston Wood …
