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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup April 11, 2017



Nuclear Roundup
April 11, 2017
A compilation of quality nuclear policy news published on the Web, around the world.

Iran Nuclear Deal

Some Democrats Growing Impatient Over Delays on Iran Sanctions

http://www.weeklystandard.com/some-democrats-growing-impatient-over-delays-on-iran-sanctions/article/2007613#!

United States

What is stopping Trump pushing the nuclear trigger

http://www.9news.com.au/world/2017/04/11/13/39/trump-finger-remains-on-the-nuclear-trigger#ccrSDLi6fK4QIovA.99

Trump can start a nuclear war any time he wants

http://www.businessinsider.com/president-nuke-option-requires-no-permission-2017-4

Without Deterrence, America Can't Confront Nuclear Mavericks

http://nationalinterest.org/feature/without-deterrence-america-cant-confront-nuclear-mavericks-20087

Carter: Nuclear Deterrence: Still the Bedrock of US Security

https://www.the-american-interest.com/2017/04/06/nuclear-deterrence-still-the-bedrock-of-us-security/

A Bankruptcy of Nuclear Proportions

https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/bankruptcy-nuclear-proportions

Managing Nuclear Worker Fatigue

http://allthingsnuclear.org/dlochbaum/managing-nuclear-worker-fatigue

Nuclear Regulatory Commission to host MOX review open-house

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2017-04-11/nuclear-regulatory-commission-host-mox-review-open-house

Helicopters To Check Radiation Levels Over Boston Marathon Route Tuesday

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/04/11/boston-marathon-security-preparations-helicopters-radiation-test-mema/

WIPP receives first shipment in 3 years

http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/special-reports/wipp/2017/04/10/wipp-receives-first-shipment-3-years/100143480/

International

North Korea: Trump's airstrikes in Syria justify its nuclear weapons program

http://thehill.com/policy/defense/327998-north-korea-says-trumps-airstrikes-in-syria-justifies-its-nuclear-weapons

North Korea state media warns of nuclear strike if provoked as US warships approach

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/11/north-korea-calls-us-aircraft-carrier-dispatch-outrageous.html

Trump wants plan to destroy nukes

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/donald-trump-wants-plan-to-destroy-north-korea-nuclear-weapons/news-story/53ef7cf9ed17cca52fa495d0f9ff216b

Trump’s Options for North Korea Include Placing Nukes in South Korea

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-s-options-north-korea-include-placing-nukes-south-korea-n743571

5 ways the North Korea situation could spiral out of control

http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/4/11/15192866/north-korea-kim-jong-un-donald-trump-japan-china-south-korea

One Nuclear Security Analyst On Why The U.S. Should Resume North Korea Talks

http://radio.wpsu.org/post/one-nuclear-security-analyst-why-us-should-resume-north-korea-talks

How does US military power stack up against North Korea, China and Russia?

http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/how-does-us-military-power-stack-up-against-north-korea-china-and-russia/news-story/bd16adca452e9738adad3ffdca749f18

Australia part of global web to monitor North Korea's nuclear ambition

http://www.smh.com.au/world/australia-part-of-global-web-to-monitor-north-koreas-nuclear-ambition-20170411-gvihgn.html

Iran foresees sharp rise in uranium production

http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2017/04/10/517447/Iran-Atomic-Energy-Organization-of-Iran-Salehi

If a War Between Russia and America Went Down: 5 Deadly Weapons Moscow Would Use

http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/if-war-between-russia-america-went-down-5-deadly-weapons-20109

General Interest

Nuclear Power's Original Mistake: Trying to Domesticate the Bomb

https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-04-08/nuclear-power-s-original-mistake-trying-to-domesticate-the-bomb
Nuclear power is set to get a lot safer (and cheaper) – here’s why

http://theconversation.com/nuclear-power-is-set-to-get-a-lot-safer-and-cheaper-heres-why-62207

Veteran Diplomat Pessimistic on Arms Control

https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/2017/04/09/longtime-nuclear-negotiator-doesnt-see-elements-for-arms-control-existing-anywhere-in-washington/
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