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Iran’s nuclear program poses a serious challenge to international security and regional stability. While it is unclear that the Islamic Republic has definitively decided to build nuclear weapons, the country’s evasion of its responsibilities under the international Non-Proliferation Treaty renders it suspect. Following is news, analysis and opinion from Ploughshares Fund staff, grantees and guests on the ongoing struggle to deal with nuclear weapons in Iran.
Dealing With Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons During the Afghanistan Withdrawal
Now that President Obama has decided to end the surge in Afghanistan by late next year, and to bring the troops home by 2014, a clear vision about the American military presence in the region has begun to emerge. Yet paradoxically, the most stunning success of our operations in the region – the killing of Osama bin Laden – has exposed an even more serious potential menace: the insecurity of Pakistan’s nuclear program. Read more »
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Posted by Joel Rubin on July 7, 2011
India,Pakistan & Afghanistan, Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Foreign Policy, Iran, Conflict & Regional Security, United States
The Next Phase of U.S. Strategy on Iran
In an annual Washington rite on Thursday, the head of the U.S. intelligence community will publicly brief the Senate on the major threats facing the nation. Amid carefully worded comments on everything from Libya to terrorism, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper’s most important remarks will focus on Iran’s nuclear program – namely, that diligent U.S. efforts have created both time and opportunity. Policymakers will have to decide how best to use both. Read more »
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Posted by Joe Cirincione on March 10, 2011
Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Foreign Policy, Proliferation, Iran, Other
The Ed Show
Joe joins Ed Schultz on MSNBC to discuss the Obama administration's policy towards Iran. Watch the full interview below or at MSNBC. Read more »
Posted by Ploughshares Fund on January 18, 2011
Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Foreign Policy, Intelligence, Iran, Stuxnet, United States
U.S. Strategy on Iran is Working
By Joseph Cirincione The strategic calculus for dealing with Iran's nuclear program has shifted dramatically in the past month. Read more »
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Posted by Joe Cirincione on January 18, 2011
Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Foreign Policy, Proliferation, Intelligence, Iran, Stuxnet, United States
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Iran's Nuclear Program: History and Prospects
 Joe speaks to an audience at the Dubai School of Government about the history and future of Iran's nuclear program.  Read more »
Posted by Reid Pauly on November 29, 2010
Proliferation, Iran
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Patience is Key to Dealing With Iran's Nuclear Program
Iran's nuclear program is one of the biggest concerns the U.S. faces.  However, there is still time for patience and tough negotiations as the U.S. and its partners work to keep Iran from getting the bomb, according to the latest analysis by experts at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. Read more »
Posted by Sarah Beth Cross on November 3, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Iran
ISIS: Avoid Legitimizing Iranian Enrichment
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Posted by Sarah Beth Cross on October 28, 2010
U.S. Foreign Policy, Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Iran
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Cirincione at the Luxembourg Forum
In late September, distinguished experts in nuclear security, including Ploughshares' Joe Cirincione, met in Washington DC at the fourth annual meeting of The International Luxemburg Forum for Preventing Nuclear Catastrophe.  The threat of a nuclear Iran was a central point for discussion. Read more »
Posted by Reid Pauly on October 18, 2010
Nuclear States, Russia, Proliferation, Iran, United States
Atlantic Council Iran Task Force Briefing
 Joe participates in a meeting of the Atlantic Council's Iran Task Force.  Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman will give key note remarks, followed by a discussion on understanding Iran's nuclear capabilities and strategic goals. Read more »
Posted by Ploughshares Fund on September 24, 2010
Nuclear Weapons, Iran
How Iran Can Build a Bomb
By Joseph Cirincione and Elise Connor Today, U.S. President Barack Obama signs into law the next round of unilateral sanctions taking aim at Iran's energy sector. With this bill, Washington is seeking to stem what many view as Tehran's imminent nuclear future. But how imminent is that future, exactly? Read more »
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Posted by Joe Cirincione on July 2, 2010
Nuclear States, Nuclear Weapons, Intelligence, Nuclear Materials, Iran