As we now contemplate how to deal most effectively with the nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, it may be worth remembering how hard it was for U.S. officials to devise policies for the Soviet Union after World War II ended. The surprise unveiling of the Bomb meant that an unprecedented level of cooperation …
Lick the Carrot
by | 2009-05-30 | 25 Comments
Amid reports that North Korea is preparing to launch another missile and fears it may conduct additional nuclear tests, KCNA has released one hell of a statement. This is going to get worse before it gets better. DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman Clarifies Its Stand on UNSC’s Increasing Threat Pyongyang, May 29 (KCNA) — A spokesman …
Geneva, We Have a Workplan
by | 2009-05-29 | 20 Comments
The UK Ambassador for Multilateral Arms Control and Disarmament, John Duncan, tweeted the news: After more than a decade of deadlock the Conference of Disarmament today took the historic decision to restart work. It is so nice to have a US Administration that is not collectively insane.
Li Bin on Strategic Stability
by | 2009-05-29 | 8 Comments
Gregory Kulacki and I often grouse about which portions of the Chinese arms control discussion get translated into English. (I grouse especially, since I can’t work in Chinese.) Gregory has taken matters into his own hands, beginning a translation project. The first article he translated is An Investigation of China – U.S. Strategic Stability by …
