By Jonah Aboni IAEA inspectors visit an Iranian nuclear facility. Photo credit: jcpa The negotiations by the United States and its P5+1 partners (China, France, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom) to prevent a nuclear –armed Iran have advanced progressively toward a comprehensive deal.

The MV Cape Ray at Portsmouth, Virginia.

By Greg Thielmann

The following are some of the key arms control dates and developments to watch over the next two weeks.

The SGR-A1, developed for the North/South Korea border, can in theory fire a gun without human intervention, raising concerns about autonomous robots.

Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 29.

By Jonah Aboni

By the research staff of the Arms Control Association.

The following are some of the key arms control dates and developments to watch over the next week.

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By Daryl G. Kimball, Executive Director