Nuclear Proliferation

Nuclear power was the failed answer to the horrors of the atomic bomb - the so-called "Peaceful Atom." However, the two technologies are inextricably linked. Countries such as India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea clandestinely developed nuclear weapons using the infrastructure, technology and know-how of their "civilian" nuclear programs. Contained expansion of nuclear power across the globe only increases the chances of nuclear weapons development and is counterproductive to disarmament.

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Entries from December 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Tuesday
Dec192017

What North Korea told a U.N. envoy trying to prevent war 

An opinion column by David Ignatius in the Washingtion Post.

On Nov. 28th, Ignatius emceed a panel discussion at the Washington National Cathedral re: nuclear weapons risks, including between the U.S. and North Korea. The panel and event -- held in honor of Ignatius's parents -- featured former Obama administration Secretary of State John Kerry. The event also featured former Clinton administration Defense Secretary William Perry.

Thursday
Dec142017

Retired military leaders urge Trump to choose words, not action, to deal with North Korea

Friday
Dec082017

U.N. Secretary General on Korean de-nuclearization

CNN's Fareed Zakaria interviewed United Nations Secretary General Guterres on the chances for de-nuclearization of the Korean peninsula, despite U.S. President Trump's provocative tweets.

Thursday
Dec072017

Flynn Said Russian Sanctions Would Be ‘Ripped Up,’ Whistle-Blower Says [in order to build atomic reactors in the Middle East]

As reported by the New York Times.

While nuclear greed appears to be the motivation, the end result could be nuclear weapons proliferation in an already very unstable and violent region.