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A Nuclear Weapons-Free World? Really?
When hearing someone of influence establish a goal for a nuclear free world, there is anticipation that the stance is strictly intended as precursor to some stimulating arguments, all preceded by extensive critical thinking and analysis. When the statement comes for the podium of the U.S. Presidency, the response is more puzzlement than anticipation... »
Security Problems Persist at Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Los Alamos National Laboratory, which is operated by the National Nuclear Security Administration, is responsible for, among other things, designing nuclear weapons. Over the past decade, security personnel documented numerous security, safety, and project management weaknesses at NNSA’s nuclear weapons complex, including LANL. In particular, during the Clinton Administration LANL had experienced a... »
Iran Sanctions: An Unclear Strategy?
The 2006 United States National Security Strategy stated that this nation faces challenges from Iran, including Iran’s proliferation efforts and involvement in international terrorism. To address these concerns, the United States employs a range of tools, including diplomatic pressure, a military presence in the Gulf, and economic sanctions. A U.S. sanction is a unilateral... »
Democracy Without Liberty Is Just Authority
Benazir Bhutto’s assassination is probably one of the most serious events that has happened since the attacks of September 11, 2001. She represented a move toward a Pakistan governed by political process and away from government by military rule. Truth be told, the only true stabilizing force in Pakistan is its military. It is... »
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