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The U.S., India and the Elusive 123 Deal
Saira Yamin, ICAR PhD Student
Posted: 09/10/07

[Published, Foreign Policy in Focus, September 7, 2007] The United States and India are turning a new chapter in world history as they seek to close a deal on civil nuclear cooperation and nonproliferation. Referred to as the "123" agreement, negotiations have been in the works since 2005. While there have been some roadblocks put up on the deal from members of India's parliament in recent weeks, both parties hope to have a final agreement approved by the end of the year. READ MORE

RECENT COMMENTARY

Nuclear Black Markets and the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal
Saira Yamin, ICAR PhD Student
Posted: 07/18/07

The International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS) dossier titled Nuclear Black Markets: Pakistan, A.Q. Khan and the rise of the proliferation networks, (published May 3, 2007) puts into sharp focus the western perception of the proliferation threat. The dossier prepared by Mark Fitzpatrick highlights in particular Dr. A.Q. Khan, the scientist who is considered the father of the Pakistani nuclear bomb. Dr. Khan has come under severe international scrutiny in recent years for his role in the illicit trade of nuclear fissile materials and technology to rogue states. READ MORE

A Better Non-Proliferation Approach: Ditch the Nepotism, Take a Ride with Russia
Mark Jansson, ICAR Certificate Student
Posted: 07/05/07

Stopping the spread of technology is exceedingly difficult, especially when that technology is fifty years old yet hotter than an iPhone, albeit slightly less accessible. To curb nuclear proliferation, the U.S. must renew its commitment to do so and in concert with the NPT. Commitment to non-proliferation outright has waned in light of India and Pakistan’s rise to nuclear power and the current panic over North Korea and Iran, which has led many to resolve that the habitually violated NPT has outlived its usefulness. READ MORE

ISSUE OVERVIEW

NPT Provides Blueprint for the Future of Proliferation
Joel Censer , ICAR Intern
Posted: 06/06/07

The debate regarding is Nuclear Proliferation is incredibly complex. In fact, while a large range of ideas and feelings regarding the spread of nuclear weapons exist, trying to frame the argument as that between only “optimists” and “pessimists” is an over-simplification. It is true that some scholars and legislators are “optimists” and believe that nuclear proliferation is not very dangerous and often quite beneficial. There are also “pessimists” who feel that more countries gaining nuclear access increases the potential for an attack. READ MORE

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ICAR News Network Nuclear Proliferation FEATURED COMMENTARY The U.S., India and the Elusive 123 Deal Saira Yamin, ICAR PhD Student Posted: 09/10/07 [Published, Foreign Policy in Focus, September 7, 2007] The United States and India are turning a new chapter in world history as they seek to close a deal on civil nuclear cooperation and nonproliferation. Referred to as the "123" agreement, negotiations have been in the works since 2005. While there have been some roadblocks put up on the deal from members of India's parliament in recent weeks, both parties hope to have a final agreement approved by the end of the year. READ MORE RECENT COMMENTARY Nuclear Black Markets and the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal Saira Yamin, ICAR PhD Student Posted: 07/18/07 The International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS) dossier titled Nuclear Black Markets: Pakistan, A.Q. Khan and the rise of the proliferation networks, (published May 3, 2007) puts into sharp focus the western perception of the proliferation threat. The dossier prepared by Mark Fitzpatrick highlights in particular Dr. A.Q. Khan, the scientist who is considered the father of the Pakistani nuclear bomb. Dr. Khan has come under severe international scrutiny in recent years for his role in the illicit trade of nuclear fissile materials and technology to rogue states. READ MORE A Better Non-Proliferation Approach: Ditch the Nepotism, Take a Ride with Russia Mark Jansson, ICAR Certificate Student Posted: 07/05/07 Stopping the spread of technology is exceedingly difficult, especially when that technology is fifty years old yet hotter than an iPhone, albeit slightly less accessible. To curb nuclear proliferation, the U.S. must renew its commitment to do so and in concert with the NPT. Commitment to non-proliferation outright has waned in light of India and Pakistan’s rise to nuclear power and the current panic over North Korea and Iran, which has led many to resolve that the habitually violated NPT has outlived its usefulness. READ MORE ISSUE OVERVIEW NPT Provides Blueprint for the Future of Proliferation Joel Censer , ICAR Intern Posted: 06/06/07 The debate regarding is Nuclear Proliferation is incredibly complex. In fact, while a large range of ideas and feelings regarding the spread of nuclear weapons exist, trying to frame the argument as that between only “optimists” and “pessimists” is an over-simplification. It is true that some scholars and legislators are “optimists” and believe that nuclear proliferation is not very dangerous and often quite beneficial. There are also “pessimists” who feel that more countries gaining nuclear access increases the potential for an attack. READ MORE News Network Homepage / Armenia / 2008 Elections / Afghanistan / Diplomacy/ Egypt / Environment / Global Peace Index / Health / Immigration / Iraq / Iran / Islam / Kosovo / Nuclear Proliferation / Pakistan / Palestine-Israel / Russia / Somalia / South America / Sri Lanka / Turkey /		About ICAR Student Information Prospective Students Faculty and Staff Alumni Career Services Academic Programs Library ICAR In The News Events Technology Resources ICAR Publications Point Of View Center Center for World Religions, Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution