Major powers refuse Iran’s invitation to tour its nuclear sites
Major powers snub Iran invite for nuclear tour, Google hosted news, (AFP) –15 Jan 2011, VIENNA — Iran’s invitation to a number of key countries to visit its nuclear sites has effectively been snubbed by major powers, Continue reading
Russia wants conditions on arms agreement with USA
other nuclear-armed nations must take part and the agenda must include weapons in space, strategic missiles equipped with conventional explosives and other non-nuclear conventional weapons. Russia opposes U.S. plans for space-based weapons.
Russian Demands Signal Delay in U.S. Arms Talks – WSJ.comBy RICHARD BOUDREAUX
13 Jan 2011, MOSCOW—Russia said further cuts in nuclear weapons sought by the U.S. can be achieved only as part of a multinational accord limiting other types of armaments, a position that dims the Obama administration’s chances for swift progress toward one of its biggest foreign policy goals Continue reading
Germany won’t take part in military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities
“We are definitely not going to participate in a military action” to scuttle Iran’s suspected nuclear bomb program,
Germany Wouldn’t Join Military Action to Halt Iran Nuclear Aims, Bloomberg, By Indira A.R. Lakshmanan – Jan 13, 2011 Germany wouldn’t join in a military strike to halt Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program even if the U.S. determined that such action was required, Germany’s deputy foreign minister, Werner Hoyer, said today. Continue reading
Kiriyenko, Russia’s top nuclear man, pushing for nuclear commerce
Russian environmentalists, however, fear that the 123 agreement will open the way for the United States to transfer its nuclear waste to Russia for reprocessing — a task that green groups say Russia is ill equipped for.
Russians Eye Bottom Line As Americans Hail Non-Proliferation Achievement The Moscow Times, 11 Jan 2011, ………while the Americans claimed a victory for Obama’s pledge to reduce proliferation, the Russian side seemed coldly focused on the bottom line. ………Russia’s atomic energy agency has vigorously promoted the idea of a global “nuclear renaissance” as a way to meet growing energy demand and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The company will soon have representatives posted at Russian embassies to help cultivate its foreign market. Rosatom chief Sergei Kiriyenko told Medvedev that Rosatom expects to land orders to build 30 more generating units abroad in addition to contracts it has already signed. Continue reading
Jaitapur nuclear plant – another Enron type disaster
The question that needs to be asked is: Why does India want to go in for a completely unproven reactor design, which has been plagued with problems right from the start and where critical safety issues regarding the control system still remains unresolved? And at what cost?…..The problem is that this indeed a very expensive face saving exercise –
Jaitapur: Repeating Enron Once Again, People’s Democracy, Prabir Purkayastha 9 Jan 2011, ANY TIME an expensive power project agreement is pushed on to the country, the argument is put forward that as we are short of energy; we should welcome power from any source. This was what was done during the ruinous Enron project and what is being pushed now for the Jaitapur project. The victim in both cases are the people of Maharashtra, who earlier paid for expensive power from Enron and who will have to pay again a very high cost for power from the proposed Jaitapur plant. Continue reading
Pro nuclear “Blue Ribbon Commission” to continue its international travelling roadshow
“Environmental activists like Peggy Guy held up signs and wore hats that had a clear message for the Blue Ribbon Commission..
.”Stop Making Nuclear Waste”.Guy: “Welcome to the nuclear heartland. You get to the share the roads possibly with thousands of trucks carrying radioactive waste to SRS.”
Nuclear Waste Debate Hits Very Close To Home WJBF–TV, 8 Jan 2011, Augusta, GA –-A national panel is in Augusta to find out what to do with nuclear waste. Friday, the Blue Ribbon Commission got input from politicians, advocates and environmentalists. Continue reading
Conflict of interest stalls nuclear project in India
BHEL’s nuke turbine joint venture put off – The Economic Times, 7 Jan 2011, NEW DELHI: BHEL’s planned three-way joint venture to build nuclear turbines with French energy major Alstom has been stalled as the government has objected to the presence of a state-run nuclear power producer as a partner, citing conflict of interest. Continue reading
Attack on Iran’s nukes would be counter-productive, says Israel
Although a nuclear Iran poses an existential threat to Israel, at this time a military attack on its nuclear facilities would be counterproductive and would exact an enormous diplomatic, economic and military price.
No military strike at Iran as Pardo takes Mossad baton, Jerusalem Post, By HERB KEINON 01/07/2011 “,,,,,Meir Dagan formally took leave of the Mossad on Thursday, passing the reins to Tamir Pardo, with Israel facing a strategic situation vastly different from when he was appointed in August 2002……. Continue reading
Iran invites various States, but not USA, to visit its nuclear plants
Iran Invitation for Tour of Nuclear Sites Snubs U.S. – NYTimes.comBy MARK LANDLER: January 3, 2011 WASHINGTON — Iran has invited Russia, China and several European Union members to visit its nuclear facilities this month, but pointedly snubbed the United States, European diplomats said on Monday.The invitation — which seemed calculated to divide the alliance of nations opposed to Iran’s nuclear ambitions before the next round of negotiations over the program — was swiftly dismissed by the United States……..Iran Invitation for Tour of Nuclear Sites Snubs U.S. – NYTimes.com
New Year’s Day friendly nuclear exchange between Pakistan and India
Pakistan, India to exchange nuclear data English.news.cn 2010-12-31 ISLAMABAD, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Pakistan and India will exchange lists of nuclear installations and facilities on Saturday in spite of tension over the 2008 Mumbai attacks that has disrupted the dialogue process between the two countries.The two countries exchange the list of nuclear sites on the first day of every new year under an agreement signed in 1988 and came into force in January 1991…….. The lists will be handed over to officers of the Pakistani and Indian high commissions in Islamabad and New Delhi. This will be the 20th consecutive list exchange between the two countries.Pakistan and India conducted tit-for-tat nuclear tests in 1998. Both countries are de-facto nuclear-weapon powers…
Moves by USA to stop international production of weapons grade plutonium and uranium
Assuming the U.S. signed the accord, …..enough political pressure could be put on India and Pakistan to join other nuclear powers in ratifying the treaty…..the U.S. administration planned to work harder to persuade China to exert more pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear and missile programmes
U.S. plans push for nuclear material ban: official, Reuters US Online, by Christiaan Hetzner; Dec 28, BERLIN – The United States plans to revive diplomatic efforts next year to halt production of weapons-grade plutonium and uranium, a special adviser to President Barack Obama told a German newspaper. Continue reading
Threats of a nuclear “sacred war” from North Korea
North Korea has previously secured pledges of food aid on the back of promises over its nuclear programme.
North Korea warns of ‘sacred’ nuclear war – The National, Daniel Bardsley Dec 24, 2010, BEIJING North Korea yesterday warned it was prepared to wage a nuclear “sacred war” on its southern neighbour, as Seoul held military exercises analysts said were designed more to impress the domestic audience than to frighten Pyongyang.The North Korean armed forces minister, Kim Yong-chun, reaffirmed Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities while reading a report at a meeting in the capital yesterday, and said the country could engage in conflict “at any time”…… Continue reading
An agreeable START to new international politics
This level of support reaffirmed the broad consensus that our national interests are better served through global engagement, not global arrogance. International agreements, disparaged by the previous administration, are again seen as viable tools of security policy. A comprehensive approach to reducing nuclear threats has replaced nuclear whack-a-mole……….
Fresh Security Consensus Trounces Cold War Politics in New START Victory, THE HUFFINGTON POST, Joe Cirincione, 24 Dec 10, The New START treaty has obvious benefits for national security. But the overwhelming vote in favor of the treaty (71-26) has much broader significance. And the still sizable vote against it, a troubling dark side. Continue reading
India-Russia future nuclear projects stalled because of Nuclear Liability Law
The two sides discussed setting up two additional units — Kudankulam 3 and 4 — but there was no agreement for these as was expected earlier. With the exception of Kudankulam 1 and 2, all future projects will come under the purview of the liability law. “There is no question of opposing the nuclear liability law.” …… a Russian official said.
North Korea makes conciliatory gestures on its nuclear program
N Korea offers nuclear concessions, Google hosted news, (UKPA) – 21 Dec 10, North Korea backed off threats to retaliate against South Korea for military drills and reportedly offered concessions on its nuclear programme – signs it was looking to lower the temperature on the Korean peninsula after weeks of soaring tensions.But Pyongyang has feinted toward conciliation before and failed to follow through.The North’s gestures came after South Korea launched fighter jets, evacuated hundreds of residents near its tense land border with the North and sent residents of islands near disputed waters into underground bunkers in case Pyongyang followed through on its vow to attack over the drills……The Press Association: N Korea offers nuclear concessions
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