Why the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange may set back North Korea’s nuclear programme

The hermit nation’s expanding nuclear arsenal is funded by stolen cryptocurrency.

James Jin Kang, The Conversation

· Dec 02, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal offers an opportunity to fix its flaws

Despite the US exit, parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action could still pursue fixes.

Jamsheed Choksy

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Carol Choksy

· May 10, 2018 · 11:30 pm

Top United States general says he will resist any unlawful nuclear strike order from Donald Trump

General John Hyten, who heads the US Strategic Command, said those who implement an illegal order could face life in prison.

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· Nov 19, 2017 · 05:06 pm

Caught between Trump and Kim, Japan is nervous and alone

Japan's security is based on the guarantee that America will protect it, come what may – but that guarantee may no longer be reliable.

Taku Tamaki, The Conversation

· Sep 10, 2017 · 08:30 pm

‘Refrain from acts that impact peace’: India, other nations condemn North Korea’s hydrogen bomb test

The US, UK, China, France, Russia and South Korea, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency, urged Pyongyang to put an end to its provocations.

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· Sep 03, 2017 · 08:00 pm

North Korea launches its 11th missile of 2017, analysts believe this one could reach Alaska

After the device landed in Japanese waters, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the move ‘clearly shows that the threat has grown’.

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· Jul 04, 2017 · 12:25 pm

North Korea has restarted a plutonium reactor, says US intelligence chief

This deepens concerns that the country is expanding its arsenal, besides making technical progress in its nuclear weapons program.

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· Feb 10, 2016 · 09:48 am

Nuclear warheads in Pakistan aimed at preventing Indian military action: US report

According to the United States Congress’ think tank, Congressional Research Service, Pakistan's 110 to 130 warheads increased the risk of a nuclear conflict between it and India.

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· Jan 21, 2016 · 12:44 pm

Kim Jong-un says North Korea has a hydrogen bomb

International experts believe the country does not have the capacity to build such a powerful weapon.

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· Dec 10, 2015 · 08:36 pm

India's nuclear power programme among largest in developing nations, says US report

The report also predicted India to have nuclear weapons within a range of 75-125 at the end of 2014.

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· Nov 03, 2015 · 03:47 pm