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North Korea’s Nuclear Test and its Aftermath: Coping with the Fallout
    by CNS Research Staff
North Korea’s Nuclear Test and its Aftermath This CNS issue brief for the Nuclear Threat Initiative explores the implications of North Korea’s test on regional and international security. More...
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Posted: June 26, 2009 Image: Epicenter of North Korean Test. Source: US Geological Survey
View story [Image: NRU reactor in Chalk River]
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Feature Story

Letter to Congress: U.S. production of Mo-99 for medical radioisotopes
    by Cristina Hansell
Canadian reactor problems interrupted medical procedures worldwide, highlighting the dangers of relying on four producers of medical isotope Tc-99m. Despite safer methods, producers use weapons-grade uranium, risking nuclear terrorism. More...
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Posted: June 16, 2009 Image: NRU reactor in Chalk River, Canada. Source: National Research Council of Canada
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Recent Features

Posted: June 17, 2009
View article [Image: Nixon and Brezhnev at SALT Treaty Signing] START Process and Russian Strategic Force Modernization
Washington and Moscow are committed to an agreement that includes verification and additional reductions, but the degree of reductions remains unknown.
Nikita Perfilyev, an issue brief for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: June 4, 2009
View article [Image: Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada & US Defense Secretary Robert Gates] Japan's Evolving Security Policies: Along Came North Korea's Threats
North Korea's actions have pushed Japanese defense policy toward a hard-line posture.
Masako Toki, an issue brief for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: June 22, 2009
View article [Image: Jing-dong Yuan, EANP Director] North Korea and Beijing's Day of Reckoning
The UN Security Council unanimously imposed stiffer sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear test.
Jing-dong Yuan, for OpinionAsia.
Posted: June 8, 2009
Obama's China Policy Takes Shape
Engagement not confrontation is the essence of the approach.
Jing-dong Yuan, for the Asia Times.
Posted: May 27, 2009
The North Korean Nuclear Test: The Japanese Reaction
Frustrated by diplomatic limitations, many ask if the US nuclear umbrella is enough, giving hardliners momentum to seek more aggressive defense policies.
Masako Toki, for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Beijing Weighs Its Options
Beijing will likely condemn North Korea's behavior and endorse limited but not severe sanctions that could seriously undermine its interests.
Jing-dong Yuan, for the Asia Times.
Posted: May 26, 2009
View article [Image: Miles Pomper] A Growing Divide on Nuclear Nonproliferation
New York and Washington, separated by only a few hundred miles, appear to be light years apart on arms control and nonproliferation issues.
Miles Pomper, for the World Politics Review.
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The Inventory

A regularly-updated public reference covering all international organizations, treaties, and agreements relevant to WMD disarmament & nonproliferation.
Updated: June 18, 2009
View/Download the 2009 Inventory Book [NEW] The Inventory Book, 2009 Edition
All articles conveniently consolidated into one PDF file.
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Nonproliferation Review

Triannually features WMD articles, reports, & viewpoints. Volume 16.2 now available.
Updated: June 17, 2009
View July 2009 Volume 16.2 Table of Contents Reliable Energy Supply and Nonproliferation
Viewpoint by Leonard Weiss
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NukeTube.tv

Video & Audio recordings of notable speakers, presentations, interviews, and discussions.
Posted: June 22, 2009
Seminar
Asia Pacific Regional Nuclear Fuel Cycle Approach Watch video of Jor-Shan Choi: Asia Pacific Regional Nuclear Fuel Cycle Approach
University of Tokyo Professors Jor-Shan Choi and Yusuke Kuno talk about an Asia Pacific regional approach for a future nuclear fuel cycle for civilian use.
Posted: June 18, 2009
Seminar
Role of Infrasound Detection in CTBT Verification Watch video of Bharath Gopalaswamy: Infrasound Detection in CTBT Verification
Bharath Gopalaswamy, Postdoctoral Associate, Peace Studies Program Cornell University.

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