The brief examines the debate surrounding the development of U.S. nuclear warheads and whether the United States is creating “new” nuclear weapons.
Author: Joseph Rodgers
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Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – December 3, 2020
Top News
Iran moves to increase uranium enrichment and bar nuclear inspectors
New York Times
Biden team weighs North Korea policy as the era of Trump’s ‘love’ letters with Kim ends
CNN
Another democrat lawmaker pushes for Biden nuclear posture overhaul
Exchange Monitor
Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – December 2, 2020
Top News:
Iran’s nuclear dilemma: Ramp up now or wait for Biden
Axios
U.S. Navy’s Ohio class submarine to get new hypersonic weapons
Naval News
U.S. accuses China of ‘flagrant’ N. Korea violations, offers $5 million reward
Reuters
Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – November 25, 2020
Top News:
European powers won’t push Biden for swift U.S. return to the Iranian nuclear deal
Wall Street Journal
Iran Parliament moves to raise uranium enrichment level to 20%
Tehran Times
Sandia completes first flight tests of B61-12 nuclear bomb with F-35A
Air Force Technology
Conference
2020 PONI Virtual Winter Conference
Held virtually, this conference will feature two days of presentations from rising experts covering topics such as regional nuclear policy and strategy, arms control and disarmament, proliferation challenges, and deterrence. All participants must pre-register to attend.
Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – November 19, 2020
Top News:
Iran vows “quick” return to nuclear deal if Biden drops sanctions, as it upgrades uranium enrichment
CBS News
The elements of the China challenge
U.S. Department of State
ANALYSIS: Russian strategic and hypersonic naval nuclear weapons
Real Clear Defense
Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – November 16, 2020
Top News:
Statement by Director-General FU Cong at the EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
Biden’s path back to the Iran nuclear deal won’t be easy or fast
The Japan Times
OPINION: With Joe Biden in charge, no more flashy Kim Jong Un summits
Wallstreet Journal
Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – November 17, 2020
Top News
Trump sought options for attacking Iran to stop its growing nuclear program
New York Times
Pentagon says it shot down unarmed missile in sea-based test
Washington Post
Putin, extending Russian footprint, approves new naval facility in Sudan
Reuters
Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – November 10, 2020
Top News:
Trump says he’s fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper
ABC
‘Squeezing’ N. Korea for nuclear talks could backfire: experts
Korea Herald
U.S. envoy says it will be hard to re-enter Iran nuclear deal
ABC
Nuclear Policy News
Nuclear Policy News – November 12, 2020
Top News:
U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on 6 firms, 4 people
Al Jazeera
Biden differs from Trump on North Korea, but Kim’s nukes are most likely here to stay
NBC News
South Korea urging Biden to prioritize denuclearization talks with North
The Hill
