Spent Nuclear Fuel in the United Kingdom
Highlights 4,801 MTU spent nuclear fuel in storage (2016) 11,772 MTU spent nuclear fuel projected by 2050 1962 First year of commercial nuclear operation 15 operating nuclear power reactors 1…
An Acute Power Imbalance Helped Doom the Iran Nuclear Deal
…in an effort to keep that war from escalating. Nuclear experts from Iran, the U.S. and Europe have discussed other ways to contain Iran’s nuclear program and U.S.-Iran tensions. One…
One Year After 3-11: “Lessons Learned” For Japan
…the Japanese government emphasized the safety and cleanliness of nuclear power, and often downplayed its risks. The accident at Fukushima showed the dangerous side of nuclear power-so much so that…
What was the Big (Nuclear) Deal?
…worse after India tested its nuclear weapons in 1998? Q5: How did the world react to the India-U.S. Nuclear Deal? Q6: What were the consequences of the India-U.S. Nuclear Deal…
US Airstrikes on Yemen: Tactical Wins, Strategic Setbacks
…motivated in part by U.S. negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. “The Iranians hinted to the Houthis that the nuclear deal is their priority,” she said. She also explained…
Future Wars: Protecting Civilians in High-Intensity Urban Warfare
…Archaria scenario The level of gameplay was operational to tactical, with COA development conducted by the 1 GNC Blue Team. There were no continuous time evolutions in the wargame and…
Origins, Progress, and Unfinished Business: NATO’s Protection of Civilians Policy
…mission consulted with relevant international organizations and civil society and reduced civilian casualties with remarkable success. From 2007–2009, new tactical directives on CHM were issued9“Unclassified Tactical Directive” (NATO/ISAF, July 6,…
Toward a Mature Defense Partnership: Insights from a U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue
…meant to relieve pressure on Islamabad ahead of expected fall-out from the Afghan conflict. Since India views the ceasefire as a tactical decision rather than an indicator of a Pakistani…