Tag: Non-Proliferation
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Russia Opposes Japan’s Talk of Nuclear Arms: What It Means for Security in Asia
Rising Tensions in Asia-Pacific Security Russia has signaled its opposition to discussions in Japan about the potential acquisition of nuclear weapons, underscoring a delicate phase in Asia-Pacific security. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told the TASS news agency that Moscow is aware of ongoing talks and emphasised that Russia does not support any steps that…
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Russia Opposes Japan Nuclear Weapons Talks, Says Deputy FM
Background: Rising Discussions on Japan and Nuclear Weapons In a developing thread of regional security dialogue, Moscow has publicly opposed discussions in Japan about the potential acquisition of nuclear weapons. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told the TASS news agency that Moscow is aware of ongoing conversations surrounding Japan’s possible path to a nuclear-armed…
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Canada to Sign Uranium Export Deal with India as Diplomacy Warms
Growing Ties: Canada and India Near a Uranium Export Agreement Canada is poised to sign a landmark uranium export deal with India, signaling a renewed pace in the countries’ diplomatic and economic relationship after a period of strain. With the negotiations entering final stages, Ottawa and New Delhi are positioning energy and strategic ties as…
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Pakistan Reaffirms May 1998 Nuclear Tests: FO Statement Clarifies History
Introduction: Reaffirming the Timeline of Pakistan’s Nuclear Tests In a recent public clarification, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) reaffirmed that the country conducted its last nuclear tests in May 1998. The statement, reported by Geo News, comes as part of ongoing regional and international discussions about nuclear weapons capabilities, security assurances, and historical record-keeping. The clarification…
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UN Sanctions Reimposed on Iran Over Nuclear Program Developments
Background: The snapback and the sanctions regime The United Nations Security Council has reinstated a broad set of sanctions on Iran following the collapse of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. The move, effective since Saturday evening New York time, revives a multi-faceted embargo and economic measures that had been lifted years earlier under the 2015…
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Iran Condemns UN Sanctions on Nuclear Program
Background: Sanctions Reimposed Amid Nuclear Tensions Iran has denounced the United Nations’ return of sanctions tied to its nuclear program, a move that comes ten years after those penalties were first lifted. The reimposition occurred after negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions stalled, with Western capitals signaling that diplomacy remains open even as penalties were reinstated.…