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Coercive Disarmament in Iran: 1991 Iraq Model
The conflict with Iran will end with at least two elements: One will be some sort of political agreement to cease hostilities. Second will be an intrusive weapons inspection mechanism to account for the Iran nuclear program (and possibly other WMD … Continue reading
Posted in Allies, Chemical Weapons, Iran, Iraq, nuclear weapons, United Nations
Tagged Iran Nuclear, Iran Nuclear Agreement, Iraq, WMD
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Syria CW – Success, but so what?
Syria has missed its latest deadline to finish removing Chemical agent and precursors from its territory. However, they almost made it–about 92% done. Bashar al-Assad clearly has moved to fulfill his obligation to get rid of his CW capability. There … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Russia, Syria CW
Tagged Intelligence, Iran Nuclear, Iran Nuclear Agreement, Lavrov, Syrian CW, Ukraine, WMD
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Iran Nuclear Talks – Progress?
The announcement of the new elements coming from the talks with Tehran represents progress of a sort. Basically there is a trade between Iran’s ongoing ability to enrich uranium (and produce plutonium) that could be used in a weapon and … Continue reading
Posted in Intelligence, Iran, United Nations, WMD
Tagged Iran Nuclear, Iran Nuclear Agreement, Weapons Inspections
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The Iran Nuclear Deal
It is difficult to be categorical when judging this agreement. Much depends upon huge uncertainties that will play out over years or decades. American politicians are condemned to focus on near-term costs and consequences. Our system tends to … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Iraq, United Nations, WMD
Tagged Iran Nuclear, Iran Nuclear Agreement
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