The Six Party talks restarted yesterday in Beijing with verification of North Korea’s declaration topping the agenda. I’ve blogged about the technical aspects of verification on a number of previous occasions (including here and here). Today I want to focus on the bigger picture and it is this: What is the aim of verification? Too …
Iran's P5+1 Response: Biding Time
by | 2008-07-10 | 8 Comments
Iran’s reported proposal for negotiations on a wide variety of issues with the P5+1, including hints of direct talks with the United States, is fueling speculation that Tehran may have turned over a new leaf of cooperation (even as it stands firm on its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment and conducts a raft of missile …
Same Old Boring Shahab 3
by | 2008-07-10 | 12 Comments
CNN has a “developing story” Iran did not conduct new missile tests today, despite Iranian media reports that it did, a senior U.S. military source tells CNN. No kidding. [Oh, I see its the new test, not the new missile that is being disputed. Ed.] Although Iran clearly wanted to show off, it should be …
Minimum Deterrence Essay Online
by | 2008-07-10 | 4 Comments
The full-text of my review essay on Minimum Deterrence is available on-line.
