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"I find hope in the work of long-established groups such as the Arms Control Association...[and] I find hope in younger anti-nuclear activists and the movement around the world to formally ban the bomb."

– Vincent Intondi
Professor of History, Montgomery College
July 1, 2020
Israel
  • Obstacles for the Gulf States
    August 30, 2011

    It is doubtful that the Gulf states see the 2012 conference as crucial to their security, but with the negotiations forming a key piece of the regional security architecture, they cannot afford to ignore it.

  • Iran and a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Middle East
    August 30, 2011

    The planned 2012 conference could serve Iran’s geopolitical interests by providing an opportunity to exploit Arab divisions and shift the focus away from Iran toward Israel’s nuclear arsenal.

  • Placing WMD in Context
    August 30, 2011

    In light of the harsh and enduring conflicts in the Middle East that gave rise to WMD acquisition, focusing on interstate relations and dynamics is imperative.

  • Salvaging the 2012 Conference
    August 30, 2011

    Because it responds to asymmetries in regional capabilities, a zone free of all weapons of mass destruction is the only real, viable regional goal. Countries need to muster the political will to pursue that goal.

  • The Long Journey Toward A WMD-Free Middle East
    August 30, 2011

    Last year, countries made notable, though tentative, progress toward restarting the effort to rid the Middle East of weapons of mass destruction. If they prove unable to convene their promised conference, they will have squandered an opportunity that may not reappear.

  • Run-Up to Mideast Meeting Shows Fissures
    August 30, 2011

    The countries preparing for a planned 2012 conference on creating a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East are facing disagreements on several key points.

  • Israel Passes Landmine Removal Bill
    April 4, 2011

    The Israeli Knesset last month approved a bill paving the way for the removal of “non-operational” anti-personnel landmines in Israel through the establishment of a national mine action authority.

  • Unrest Complicates 2012 Middle East Meeting
    March 3, 2011

    The recent uprisings in the Middle East have clouded the picture for a planned 2012 conference on establishing a zone free of weapons of mass destruction, officials from key countries said.

  • U.S. Consulting on Middle East Meeting
    December 5, 2010

     

     

  • IAEA Vote to Press Israel Falls Short
    October 6, 2010

    The members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sept. 24 narrowly voted down a resolution expressing concern over Israeli nuclear capabilities and calling on the country to join the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).

    The resolution, which was offered by the Arab Group, came to the floor on the last day of the week-long meeting of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna. The 51-46 vote against the resolution, with 54 abstentions or absences, marks a shift from last year, when a similar resolution passed by a vote of 49-46.

  • Israel and Multilateral Nuclear Approaches in the Middle East
    October 6, 2010
  • Prospect of Nuclear Deal With Israel Dismissed
    September 3, 2010

    The United States has no plans in the foreseeable future for civilian nuclear cooperation with Israel, U.S. officials said in recent weeks.

    Media reports, seemingly confirmed by an Israeli cabinet minister, indicated that cooperation was at least being considered.

  • Israel States Strong Interest in Nuclear Energy
    March 31, 2010

    Israel’s infrastructure minister last month strongly reaffirmed his country’s interest in pursuing a nuclear power program and suggested such a program could be “an area for regional cooperation.”

    Uzi Landau made the comments March 9 at a conference in Paris.

  • UK Revokes Arms Export Licenses to Israel
    September 4, 2009

    Following public outcry from British citizens and members of Parliament, the United Kingdom in July revoked five licenses for the export of arms components to Israel. The British decision could encourage other European Union (EU) members to review their current Israel export policy, a European Commission (EC) official said. According to a British government official, an EU working group will meet in Brussels Sept. 4 to discuss exports to Israel. (Continue)

  • Israeli Officials Wary of U.S. Shift on Iran
    December 4, 2008

    With the incoming U.S. administration of President-elect Barack Obama pledging to pursue a policy of "tough diplomacy" with Iran, including opening the possibility of direct talks with Tehran...

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