There has been a lot of technical discussion about the North Korean fuel rods, from their size to how they are stored. Now, the South Korean government has a released pictures of a rod and the rods in storage. Awesome! Photos of North Korea’s unused fuel rods to produce plutonium, the material for nuclear weapons, …
Iran Pop Quiz
by | 2009-02-04 | 10 Comments
There is much talk of negotiations with Iran at the moment. But, there are negotiations and there are negotiations… Therese Delpech, Eli Levite and George Perkovich have identified six questions about how talks with Iran should be conducted. If the Obama administration is serious about pursuing dialogue with Iran (and I think it is) it …
Let’s not forget North Korea…
by | 2009-02-04 | 5 Comments
In all the excitement and hubbub about Iran’s launch of the Omid satellite yesterday, there was other news that should warrant our attention. North Korea has, apparently, been seen shipping large missile bodies to its Western launch range. While described as a “Tae’podong 3” or upgraded Tae’podong 2, it already seems like old technology some …
Congratulations Iran!
by | 2009-02-03 | 76 Comments
“Kavoshgar” Launch Site shown in yellow; Satellite and rocket body shown in white There will be plenty of time to discuss the security implications of Iran’s Omid satellite but for right now, let’s take a minute to appreciate the technological feat it represents! In the face of world opposition and sanctions, Iran has joined a …
