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Posted: April 30, 2009
Israeli Perceptions Regarding Obama's Iran Policy Change- Many Israelis fear the more comprehensive Washington's talks with Tehran, the greater the chance that Jerusalem will be brought to the table to agree to painful concessions.
Posted: March 19, 2009
Obama Hones Iran Strategy- The U.S. puts out "bigger sticks and carrots" to halt nuclear program.
Posted: November 18, 2008
Video: Evidence from Imagery: The Iran and Syrian Nuclear Programs
- Nov 6 [1 hr, Youtube]
- Dr. Frank Pabian
In this age of "Global Transparency",
commercial satellite imagery makes it possible for anyone to view clandestine nuclear facilities.
[More Videos]
Posted: October 14, 2008
Iran and the IAEA: The Road to "Gridlock" and an Uncertain Path Forward- A way out of the present stalemate over the Iran nuclear issue is only possible through a pragmatic approach from Washington and more flexibility from Tehran.
A CNS Feature Story by Liviu Horovitz and David Peranteau.
- Iranian Nuclear Program Remains Major Threat Despite Partial Freeze
Despite a December 3, 2007 U.S. National Intelligence Estimate assessment that Iran's "nuclear weapons program" was halted in 2003, serious concerns remain.
A CNS Research Story by Leonard S. Spector.
Created: December 6, 2007
- Ahmadinejad Critics Take Leadership Position; Iran Enters Deal With International Atomic Energy Agency
an article by Khalid Hilal and Leah Kuchinsky for WMD Insights.
Created: October 8, 2007
- Iran's Announcement of a Space Rocket Test: Fact or Fiction?
an article by Khalid Hilal and Jack Boureston for WMD Insights.
Created: April 4, 2007
- Iran's Nuclear Impasse: Give Negotiations A Chance
As direct negotiations between the United States and Iran may finally
materialize, it is critical to remember that armed conflict is both unnecessary
and would be mutually destructive.
A CNS Research Story by Sammy Salama and Elizabeth Salch.
Created: June 2, 2006
- Mohamed ElBaradei Calls for a New Global Security Landscape
Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei spoke in Monterey on May 30, 2006. During his conversation with Dr. William Potter, Dr. ElBaradei highlighted many key issues and challenges facing the nuclear nonproliferation regime today.
Created: May 31, 2006
- Two CNS analysts, one from South Africa and one from Russia, give their perspectives on the Iranian nuclear crisis.
- International Reaction to the Iranian Nuclear Crisis
CNS has compiled a selection of commentaries on the detailing the viewpoints of various international
stakeholders in the current impasse over Iran's nuclear program.
Created: February 13, 2006
- China and the Iranian Nuclear Crisis
An article by Jing-dong Yuan for the Jamestown Foundation China Brief.
Created: February 3, 2006
- Chronology of Key Events Related to the Implementation of IAEA Safeguards in Iran
The IAEA Board of Governors looks set to discuss the Iran nuclear issue at a meeting scheduled for February 2. CNS has prepared a detailed chronology of key events in the IAEA examination of the scope and nature of Iran's nuclear program from June 2003 to the present.
A CNS Research Story by the International Organizations and Nonproliferation Program.
Created: January 20, 2006
- The New IAEA Resolution: Milestone in Iran-IAEA Saga
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution on 24 September 2005 finding Iran in non-compliance with its safeguards agreements. The resolution marks the first time the IAEA has found Iran in non-compliance and sets the stage for the next step of Irans referral to the Security Council.
An issue brief by Anna Langenbach, Lars Olberg, and Jean du Preez for the Nuclear Threat Initiative
Created: November 2005
- Iran's Game of Nuclear Poker: Knowing When to Fold
In what many consider to be Iran's final chance, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, during an emergency meeting on August 11, called Iran's bluff by adopting yet another resolution on the implementation of the country's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement. While the Board's resolution noted that the Agency has accounted for all declared nuclear materials in Iran, it also stated that it has not yet been able to verify that there are no undeclared nuclear materials in the country.
A CNS Research Story by Jean de Preez and Melissa Kessler
Created: August 26, 2005
- How to Be Weapon-Ready NPT Members
An op-ed by Leonard S. Spector for the YaleGlobal.
Created: August 16, 2005
- A Preemptive Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Possible Consequences
There are reports that the Bush administration has seriously considered an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities but opted
to put it on the back burner for the time being.
A CNS Research Story by Sammy Salama and Karen Ruster.
Created: August 12, 2004
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Iranian Nuclear Concerns: Key Issues and Analyses
Posted: November 18, 2008
Video: Evidence from Imagery: The Iran and Syrian Nuclear Programs
- Nov 6 [1 hr, Youtube]
- Dr. Frank Pabian
In this age of "Global Transparency",
commercial satellite imagery makes it possible for anyone to view clandestine nuclear facilities.
[More Videos]
Posted: October 14, 2008
Iran and the IAEA: The Road to "Gridlock" and an Uncertain Path Forward- A way out of the present stalemate over the Iran nuclear issue is only possible through a pragmatic approach from Washington and more flexibility from Tehran.
A CNS Feature Story by Liviu Horovitz and David Peranteau.
- Iranian Nuclear Program Remains Major Threat Despite Partial Freeze
Despite a December 3, 2007 U.S. National Intelligence Estimate assessment that Iran's "nuclear weapons program" was halted in 2003, serious concerns remain.
A CNS Research Story by Leonard S. Spector.
Created: December 6, 2007
- Iran's Nuclear Impasse: Give Negotiations A Chance
As direct negotiations between the United States and Iran may finally
materialize, it is critical to remember that armed conflict is both unnecessary
and would be mutually destructive.
A CNS Research Story by Sammy Salama and Elizabeth Salch.
Created: June 2, 2006
- Mohamed ElBaradei Calls for a New Global Security Landscape
Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei spoke in Monterey on May 30, 2006. During his conversation with Dr. William Potter, Dr. ElBaradei highlighted many key issues and challenges facing the nuclear nonproliferation regime today.
Created: May 31, 2006
- Two CNS analysts, one from South Africa and one from Russia, give their perspectives on the Iranian nuclear crisis.
- International Reaction to the Iranian Nuclear Crisis
CNS has compiled a selection of commentaries on the detailing the viewpoints of various international
stakeholders in the current impasse over Iran's nuclear program.
Created: February 13, 2006
- China and the Iranian Nuclear Crisis
An article by Jing-dong Yuan for the Jamestown Foundation China Brief.
Created: February 3, 2006
- Chronology of Key Events Related to the Implementation of IAEA Safeguards in Iran
The IAEA Board of Governors looks set to discuss the Iran nuclear issue at a meeting scheduled for February 2. CNS has prepared a detailed chronology of key events in the IAEA examination of the scope and nature of Iran's nuclear program from June 2003 to the present.
A CNS Research Story by the International Organizations and Nonproliferation Program.
Created: January 20, 2006
- The New IAEA Resolution: Milestone in Iran-IAEA Saga
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution on 24 September 2005 finding Iran in non-compliance with its safeguards agreements. The resolution marks the first time the IAEA has found Iran in non-compliance and sets the stage for the next step of Irans referral to the Security Council.
An issue brief by Anna Langenbach, Lars Olberg, and Jean du Preez for the Nuclear Threat Initiative
Created: November 2005
- Iran's Game of Nuclear Poker: Knowing When to Fold
In what many consider to be Iran's final chance, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, during an emergency meeting on August 11, called Iran's bluff by adopting yet another resolution on the implementation of the country's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement. While the Board's resolution noted that the Agency has accounted for all declared nuclear materials in Iran, it also stated that it has not yet been able to verify that there are no undeclared nuclear materials in the country.
A CNS Research Story by Jean de Preez and Melissa Kessler
Created: August 26, 2005
- How to Be Weapon-Ready NPT Members
An op-ed by Leonard S. Spector for the YaleGlobal.
Created: August 16, 2005
- IAEA Board Gives Iran Yet Another Chance
Despite repeated, strenuous attempts, the United States could not convince
the IAEA Board of Governors to establish an October 31 deadline to report Iran
to the Security Council for violating its nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
obligations.
Research Story of the Week by Jean du Preez and María Lorenzo Sobrado.
Created: September 27, 2004
- A Preemptive Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Possible Consequences
There are reports that the Bush administration has seriously considered an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities but opted
to put it on the back burner for the time being.
A CNS Research Story by Sammy Salama and Karen Ruster.
Created: August 12, 2004
- IAEA Board Deplores Iran's Failure to Come into Full Compliance: Is Patience with Iran Running Out?
On Friday, June 18, 2004, the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unanimously adopted a resolution reprimanding Iran for failing to act in full compliance with its international safeguards obligations.
An issue brief by Peter Crail and Jean du Preez for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Created: July 6, 2004
- IAEA's Resolution on Iran: A Troubling Past With a Hopeful Future?
The latest report by International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei, on the implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran,
provides both troubling and reassuring details on Iran's nuclear program.
Now includes the IAEA Resolution.
Updated: December 1, 2003
Created: November 14, 2003
- Iran Rebuked for Failing to Comply
with IAEA Safeguards
A Research Story of the Week by Jean du Preez and Lawrence Scheinman.
Created: June 18, 2003
- Iran's Secret Quest for the Bomb
"At the upcoming June meeting of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Washington wants the agency to declare Iran in material breach of its non-proliferation obligations."
An op-ed by Leonard S. Spector for the YaleGlobal online.
Created: May 20, 2003
- Russian Nuclear Exports to Iran: U.S. Policy Change Needed
On March 29, the State Department is scheduled to report to Congress
on nuclear proliferation prevention in Iran.
Part of the report is likely to focus on Russia's role in Iran's
nuclear development.
A Research Story of the Week by Cristina Chuen.
Week of March 27, 2003
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- Russian Nuclear and Missile Exports to Iran (PDF format)
A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 6.2 by Fred Wehling.
Created: Winter 1999
- Iran's Nuclear-Related Facilities
A report describing developments at Iran's nuclear facilities by Andrew Koch and Jeanette Wolf.
Created: July 1998
- Iran's Threat Perceptions and Arms Control Policies (PDF format)
An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 6.1 by Peter Jones.
Created: Fall 1998
- What's Behind U.S. Nonproliferation Sanctions Against Norinco?
The Bush administration's decision to impose a ban on imports
from the China North Industries Group (Norinco)
and its subsidiaries for transfers of dual-use equipment to a company involved
in Iran's ballistic missile program marks a significant shift in the Bush
administration's nonproliferation policy.
A Research Story of the Week by Phillip Saunders and Stephanie Lieggi.
Created: May 30, 2003
- Russia's Nuclear and Missile Technology Assistance to Iran
Russian assistance for the Iranian
nuclear program has long been an irritant in the U.S.-Russian relations. The
revelations concerning Iran's hitherto unknown uranium enrichment efforts,
which propelled Iran's nuclear ambitions to the center of the
world's attention, added a new dimension to the controversy.
By Michael Jasinski.
Created: June 26, 2003
- Missile Messages: Iran Strikes MKO Bases in Iraq (PDF format)
A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.2 by Amin Tarzi and Darby Parliament.
Created: Summer 2001
- Iran's Missile Test Sends Mixed Messages
"On Saturday July 15th, the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out the anticipated second
test firing of the 1,350 km-range ballistic missile named Shehab-3."
An Op-Ed by Amin Tarzi.
Created: 15 August 2000
- Lessons of Iranian Missile Programs for U.S. Nonproliferation Policy (PDF format)
An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 5.3 by Aaron Karp.
Created: 1 March 1998
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