South Asia
Press Cites NPEC Analysis of China-Pak Deal's Impact on NSG Guidelines
August 4, 2010
NPT Compliance, Nuclear Export Controls, Nuclear Suppliers Group, Pakistan, South Asia, The Nonproliferation Regime
The Washington Times recently published three articles , on May 13th, June 30th and July 22nd citing NPEC's analysis of the effect China's sale of nuclear reactors to Pakistan has on the future of the NSG. The Washington Times quotes NPEC's executive director as noting that ultimately the U.S. will relent, but that it remains unclear what the White House will ask for in exchange for doing so. The Christian Science Monitor and Global Security Newswire ran similar stories quoting this evaluation as well.
Washington Times Quotes NPEC Analysis of US Announcement to Block Pakistan-China Nuclear Deal
News
July 23, 2010
China, Nuclear Export Controls, Nuclear Suppliers Group, South Asia
In "U.S. to Oppose Chinese Reactor Sale to Pakistan," The Washington Times quotes NPEC's executive director as noting that ultimately the U.S. will relent, but that it remains unclear what the White House will ask for in exchange for doing so. Global Security Newswire ran a similar story quoting this NPEC analysis as well.
Former Indian Nuclear Sub Director Makes Case for Limiting Short-range Missiles
Unpublished Essay
July 8, 2010
India, Missiles and Missile Defense, Nuclear Abolition & the Next Arms Race, Nuclear Competitions, Pakistan, South Asia
Retired Admiral R.N. Ganesh, who led India's nuclear submarine program for several years, has written a new piece for NPEC analyzing the potential development of South Asian nuclear and missile programs and suggests policies China, India and Pakistan should implement to lessen the risk of conflict and the escalation of the regional arms race.
NPEC Urges U.S. Require China to Obtain Exemption at NSG for Pakistan Deal
News
July 1, 2010
Nuclear Cooperation Agreements, South Asia, U.S. Nonproliferation Policy, Nuclear Proliferation
In a new article in The Washington Times, NPEC's executive director urges the Obama administration to stand firm and demand China obtain an exemption from the NSG, while clarifying beforehand exactly what granting such an exception will require.
U.S. Objections at NSG over China-Pakistani Deal Likely to Fade - NPEC
News
June 16, 2010
Nuclear Cooperation Agreements, Nuclear Suppliers Group, South Asia, Nuclear Power Economics
A new article in The Christian Science Monitor spotlights the coming battle in the Nuclear Suppliers Group over China's proposed deal to sell reactors to Pakistan, an argument that NPEC's executive director suspects the U.S. will ultimately lose in light of its own nuclear cooperation agreement with India.
NPEC Questions Possible US Wink at Sino-Pakistani Nuclear Deal
News
May 13, 2010
Nuclear Cooperation Agreements, Nuclear Suppliers Group, South Asia, The Nonproliferation Regime
NPEC's executive director notes in The Washington Times that the recent decision by China to sell nuclear reactors to Pakistan in breach of Nuclear Suppliers Group guidelines poses a serious threat to the Obama administration's nonproliferation goals.
Online Video from NPEC Book Release at AEI: How to Avoid War in South Asia
Videos
May 12, 2010
Missile Defense, Nuclear Competitions, South Asia, Missile Proliferation, Nuclear Deterrence, Nuclear Proliferation
Video of a joint event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute and NPEC, "The Other Nuclear Threat: Avoiding War in South Asia," is now online, where the participants introduce and discuss the research found in NPEC's new book, Pakistan's Nuclear Future: Reining in the Risk.
New NPEC Book Released: Pakistan's Nuclear Future: Reining in the Risk
April 28, 2010
Nuclear Abolition & the Next Arms Race, Pakistan
NPEC reassesses the latest reports on the threat of Pakistani nuclear terrorism in its new book: Pakistan's Nuclear Future: Reining in the Risk, which was introduced at a joint event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute and NPEC, "The Other Nuclear Threat: Avoiding War in South Asia."
Retired Indian Admiral Calls for the Elimination of Short Range Ballistic Missiles in South Asia
Presentation
February 24, 2010
South Asia, Missile Proliferation
Vice Admiral R.N. Ganesh, formerly commander in chief southern naval command, director general of the coast guard, and director general of India's nuclear submarine project before retiring from the navy in 2002, gave this presentation on Asian nuclear missile competitions at an NPEC conference in Sydney, Australia hosted by the Lowy Institute.
Pakistan Details Concerns about Indian Nuclear Buildup
News
January 13, 2010
India, Nuclear Competitions, Pakistan, South Asia, Nuclear Deterrence
Pakistan's National Command Authority, which is responsible for establishing Pakistani Strategic Nuclear Policies released a statement following their 16th meeting which detailed growing Pakistani apprehensions about India's continued strategic nuclear buildup.
