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Nuclear Policy
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US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Reactor Pact
The US, Japan, and South Korea sign a trilateral pact on small modular reactor exports, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.
2026-07-09
US-Japan-South Korea Nuclear Pact Explained
The US, Japan, and South Korea signed a pact to promote small modular reactors in Southeast Asia, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese nuclear expansion.
2026-07-09
Lee's Denuclearization Pivot Centers Mongolia
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung pivots to a phased denuclearization strategy, positioning Mongolia as a key diplomatic partner amid rising nuclear tensions.
2026-07-09
India–Australia Uranium Pact Redraws Indo
India and Australia sign a uranium pact, enhancing India's nuclear capacity and reshaping Indo-Pacific energy dynamics amid Quad cooperation.
2026-07-09
China's Missile Test Accelerates Pacific Alli
China's submarine ICBM test on July 6, 2026, prompts swift Indo-Pacific alignments, including new alliances and nuclear policy reviews.
2026-07-09
US–Japan–Korea Pact Redraws Nuclear Map
The US, Japan, and Korea signed a trilateral SMR memorandum, aiming to reshape Indo-Pacific energy infrastructure and counter Russian and Chinese influence.
2026-07-08
Tonga Ratifies CTBT After China Missile Test
Tonga ratifies the CTBT, becoming the 179th state, a day after China's missile test in the Pacific, isolating Beijing diplomatically.
2026-07-08
China's SLBM Test: A Misguided Message
China's July 6 SLBM test intended to signal strength but backfired, uniting Pacific nations in support of Australia.
2026-07-08
China's Pacific SLBM Test: A Strategic Miscal
China's July 6 SLBM test into the South Pacific escalates regional tensions, prompting calls for restraint from the Philippines and strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances.
2026-07-08
Ankara Trilateral: Denuclearization Rhetoric
The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirm denuclearization but focus on a reactor pact to counter China and Russia's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
2026-07-08
Khamenei's Funeral Signals Iran's Decline
The funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei highlights Iran's diminished influence in the Gulf, with regional powers now dictating terms.
2026-07-07
Iran's Leverage Grows in Nuclear Talks
Iran's security chief Zolghadr warns Trump to respect Iran, as Tehran leverages $72 oil and nuclear talks to strengthen its position.
2026-07-07
China-Russia Joint Sea-2026 Drill Signals
The Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise by China and Russia, coupled with a missile test, reshapes Indo-Pacific security dynamics amid rising tensions.
2026-07-07
Araghchi warns Trump: no deal under threats
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump against threats, linking nuclear deal negotiations to US rhetoric amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-07
Khamenei's Funeral Highlights Iran's Crisis
Mojtaba Khamenei's absence at his father's funeral highlights Iran's succession crisis and the geopolitical implications of US-Iran negotiations.
2026-07-06
China's Submarine Missile Test Signals Power
China's July 6 SLBM test in the Pacific signals a strategic message to Washington, coinciding with Australia's new alliance with Fiji.
2026-07-06
China's Sea-Based ICBM Test Rattles Indo-Pac
China's July 6, 2026 submarine missile test signals a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent, impacting regional security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.
2026-07-06
Nuclear Inspectors Return Amid Lebanon Crisis
As nuclear inspectors return to Iran under a new deal, violence escalates in Lebanon, revealing the fragility of the ceasefire and regional tensions.
2026-06-26
Netanyahu Blocks Israeli Pullback Amid Deal
Netanyahu asserts Israel's occupation of Lebanon is not tied to US-Iran nuclear talks, complicating diplomatic efforts.
2026-06-26
Trump Shifts Focus to North Korea Strategy
Trump renews his focus on North Korea strategy amid shifting geopolitics, weighing nuclear policy and the roles of Russia and China in any new approach.
2026-06-19
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Amid 2026 Tensions
US-Iran talks loom even as tensions climb with military standoffs and tightening sanctions, threatening Middle East stability and global energy markets.
2026-04-15U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports Escalates Ties
A US blockade of Iranian ports escalates Middle East tensions, rattling global oil markets and regional stability as nuclear talks with Tehran remain stalled.
2026-04-15