Nuclear Crossroads: The Return of Great Power Arms Competition Amidst a Fading Disarmament Agenda
Nuclear Crossroads: The Return of Great Power Arms Competition Amidst a Fading Disarmament Agenda In the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions, a new arms race is quietly unfolding—this time with more players, faster weapons, and fewer rules. Once hailed as a diplomatic triumph, nuclear arms control is now unraveling. The United States, Russia, and China […]
The Dual Approach in Trump’s Nuclear Strategy: Reviving America’s Nuclear Industry While Pressuring Iran
The Dual Approach in Trump’s Nuclear Strategy: Reviving America’s Nuclear Industry While Pressuring Iran On Saturday, Reuters published a report that could be startling for many countries: Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say. These executive orders are intended to revive America’s nuclear sector; by increasing uranium production […]
Direct threat against the non-proliferation regime
Direct threat against the non-proliferation regime The situation around Iran’s nuclear programme is in one of the most critical stages/ situation not only from iran’s side but also for international peace and security and credibility of international organizations and institutions including UN and consequently NPT regime. Positions, speeches and of the president of USA and […]
The Legitimacy of Running the JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism: An Analysis of E3 Compliance and Iran’s Responsive Measures
The Legitimacy of Running the JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism: An Analysis of E3 Compliance and Iran’s Responsive Measures Sasan Karimi Adjunct professor, University of Tehran. (sasan.karimi@ut.ac.ir) International Politics Program Director, Nuclear Watch Network. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015, incorporates a Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM), commonly referred to as the “snap-back […]
Trump’s Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and the Concurrent Imposition of Sanctions: A Violation of International Law
Trump’s Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and the Concurrent Imposition of Sanctions: A Violation of International Law Introduction The international legal framework mandates that states resolve disputes through peaceful, voluntary, and cooperative mechanisms, free from coercion. The Trump administration’s approach to nuclear diplomacy with Iran—combining overt invitations to negotiate a nuclear agreement with severe economic sanctions—raises […]
