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Iran’s other nuclear weapons option — plutonium bombs
FILE – An Iranian flag flutters in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, just outside the southern city of Bushehr, Iran, Aug. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File) As the conflict with Iran continues to oscillate between combat operations and diplomacy, it is worth remembering why we are doing this. The goal is to end Iran’s ability to make a nuclear weapon, and while we don’t know if diplomacy can achieve this, it is never too early to plan for success.
Opinion - Iran’s other nuclear weapons option — plutonium bombs
As the conflict with Iran continues to oscillate between combat operations and diplomacy, it is worth remembering why we are doing this. The goal is to end Iran's ability to make a nuclear weapon, and while we don't know if diplomacy can achieve this, it is never too early to plan for success. Plenty has been said about how Iran could build a handful of uranium bombs. Less has been said about the hundreds of bombs Iran could make using the plutonium located at its nuclear-power reactor in Bushehr.
What will happen when the clock strikes 60 days on Trump’s war
What will happen when the clock strikes 60 days on Trump’s war (washingtonpost.com) What will happen when the clock strikes 60 days on Trump’s war By Stephen Rademaker 2026043015250200 Friday marks 60 days since President Donald Trump informed Congress that the United States had commenced military operations against Iran. Critics of the war are hopeful that this milestone will strengthen their claim that it is being conducted in violation of the War Powers Resolution.
U.S. Department of Commerce Expands End-User Controls to Cover Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities
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Libertad Act could stop Putin from seizing Western business assets - The Washington Post
Stephen Rademaker, a senior counsel at the law firm Covington & Burling, was chief counsel to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs when it approved the Helms-Burton law in 1996. Momentum is building on both sides of the Atlantic to give Ukraine the approximately $300 billion in Russian state assets frozen by Western countries after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has now endorsed the idea, removing a long-standing obstacle.
$300 billion for Ukraine outweighs Putin’s threats
He Won the $2 Billion Powerball. Now He’s Buying Up Lots Burned in the L.A. Fires. ALTADENA, Calif.—On a recent overcast morning, a group of investors surveyed one of their newly purchased, wildfire-scorched land plots, when a silver-haired woman approached. “Who are all of you?” asked the woman, the resident across the street. “This is Edwin,” said one of them, nodding toward a …
Trump Administration Imposes Secondary Tariffs on India
On August 6, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) (“Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation”) invoking his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose a tariff of 25% on most products imported from India, effective August 27, in response to India’s importation of Russian-origin oil.
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Banning Russian Uranium Imports
On April 30, 2024, by unanimous consent, the U.S. Senate passed H.R.1042 — a bill previously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in December 2023 — that could ban importation into the United States of enriched uranium from Russia as early as 90-days after enactment, but more likely will encourage a gradual reduction of Russian uranium imports between now and the end of 2027 and then ban them entirely from January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2040.
Covington Alert: U.S. Launches Outbound Investment Screening Targeting China with Further Developments Forthcoming
Matthew Shapanka draws on more than 15 years of experience – including on Capitol Hill, at Covington, and in state government – to advise and counsel clients across a range of industries on significant legislative, regulatory, and enforcement matters. He develops and executes complex, multifaceted public policy initiatives for clients seeking actions by Congress, state legislatures, and federal and state government agencies, many with significant legal and political opportunities and risks.
How Iranian support for Russia's war is complicating Biden's pursuit of nuke deal — THE MILLENNIAL PRESS
[Editor’s note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire.] By Stephen Rademaker Real Clear Wire Accordingly to press reports, the Biden administration is considering entering a very narrow nuclear agreement with Iran that would impose many fewer restrictions on that country’s nuclear program than the original Iran nuclear deal (also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA).
The Biden Administration Is Prioritizing the Iran Deal Over Ukrainian Security
Real Clear World | Share: Accordingly to press reports, the Biden administration is considering entering a very narrow nuclear agreement with Iran that would impose many fewer restrictions on that country’s nuclear program than the original Iran nuclear deal (also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA).
U.S. Issues New and Revised Humanitarian General Licenses and Guidance on the Price Cap Policy for Russian-Origin Petroleum Products
On December 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), in consultation with the U.S. Department of State, published two final rules (87 Fed. Reg. 78470 and 87 Fed. Reg. 78484) amending multiple regulations to add or revise certain general licenses (“GLs”) across a number of OFAC sanctions programs in an effort to ease the delivery of humanitarian aid, including in the agricultural and life sciences sectors.
The United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls Against Russia and Belarus
In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has further expanded the scope of sanctions targeting Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine and its purported annexation of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. The U.S. Department of Commerce also has expanded export controls against Russia and Belarus. These measures are in addition to the new EU and UK sanctions and export controls announced last week and covered in our October 10 client alert.
The United States Imposes Additional Sanctions and Export Controls Against Russia and Belarus
In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has further expanded the scope of sanctions targeting Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine and its purported annexation of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. The U.S. Department of Commerce also has expanded export controls against Russia and Belarus. These measures are in addition to the new EU and UK sanctions and export controls announced last week and covered in our October 10 client alert.
Iran says US must make 'political' decision to rejoin deal
The eighth round of negotiations to get Iran and the United States back into the 2015 nuclear deal began in Vienna yesterday with a bilateral meeting between Iranian and European Union officials. An Iranian official described as being “close to the negotiation team” told Tasnim News Agency that “Iran has made its political decision” regarding the current negotiations. He added, “The biggest obstacle is the lack of political decision by the US.
Iran to unveil new missile despite progress on nuclear deal
The head of the aerospace unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Brig. Gen. Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, said Tehran was planning to unveil a new “strategic missile” soon. The hard-line general told Iran’s state TV that the missile was already available and being kept in the IRGC warehouses. Hajizadeh did not specify the type of the projectile, which he said was an entirely home-made product.
Iran's Latest Ploy for New Nuclear Deal Is Doomed
The Islamic Republic of Iran likes to argue that the United States is not a reliable diplomatic partner. It is therefore no surprise that after hardliner Ebrahim Raisi was elected as the country’s next president, Iran added a new precondition to rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. “We need guarantees that . . . a repeat of these sanctions and exiting the nuclear deal, as the past U.S. government did, won’t happen again,” declared Iran’s lead negotiator, Seyed Abbas Araqchi.
Iran's Latest Ploy for New Nuclear Deal Is Doomed
The Islamic Republic of Iran likes to argue that the United States is not a reliable diplomatic partner. It is therefore no surprise that after hardliner Ebrahim Raisi was elected as the country’s next president, Iran added a new precondition to rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. “We need guarantees that . . . a repeat of these sanctions and exiting the nuclear deal, as the past U.S. government did, won’t happen again,” declared Iran’s lead negotiator, Seyed Abbas Araqchi.
Return to JCPOA Will Be Even Harder Than Many Think
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden will find that Iran is not the only constraint on its options as it seeks a negotiated return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA. The administration will also find its hands tied by a nearly forgotten law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 2015: the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, or INARA.
Return to the JCPOA Will Be Even Harder Than Many Think
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden will find that Iran is not the only constraint on its options as it seeks a negotiated return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA. The administration will also find its hands tied by a nearly forgotten law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 2015: the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, or INARA. Read Full Article »
Why a Return to the JCPOA Will Be Even Harder Than Many Think
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden will find that Iran is not the only constraint on its options as it seeks a negotiated return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA. The administration will also find its hands tied by a nearly forgotten law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 2015: the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, or INARA.
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Are There Shortcuts for the U.S. to Rejoin the Open Skies Treaty?
President Trump has moved aggressively over the course of his administration to withdraw the United States from a variety of treaties and other international agreements. Most recently, the administration’s notice of withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies took effect on Nov. 22, 2020, six months after it was provided to the treaty depositaries.
Are There Shortcuts for the U.S. to Rejoin the Open Skies Treaty?
Published by The Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With President Trump has moved aggressively over the course of his administration to withdraw the United States from a variety of treaties and other international agreements. Most recently, the administration’s notice of withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies took effect on Nov. 22, 2020, six months after it was provided to the treaty depositaries.
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Opinion | Trump Can Do Even More on Iran
The effectiveness of the Trump administration’s sanctions strategy against Iran has been astonishing—doubly so because the “maximum pressure” policy has faced wide opposition, including from close U.S. allies. Most foreign companies have decided to avoid doing business with Iran rather than face potential U.S. secondary sanctions, and this week Britain, France and Germany joined in blaming Tehran for the recent missile attack on Saudi Arabia.
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Are the Korean Peninsula and the World Safer After Singapore? (Video)
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Give a Reagan-era peace institute a chance
Our generals will be the first to tell you it’s cheaper to prevent a war than fight one. Lawmakers should keep this in mind as they face an unusually complex budgetary environment this year. As Congress navigates budget caps and a White House determined to slash spending, it also must consider the turmoil and violence rocking the world.
STEPHEN RADEMAKER: Time to treat North Korea as the nuclear threat it is
A week ago Sunday, North Korea successfully demonstrated for the first time that it could strike U.S. territory in the Pacific. After more than 25 years of wrestling with the North Korean nuclear threat, it's time to recognize that North Korea is not merely seeking to gain bargaining leverage against us.
Treat North Korea as a nuclear threat
Last Sunday, North Korea successfully demonstrated for the first time that it could strike U.S. territory in the Pacific. After more than 25 years of wrestling with the North Korean nuclear threat, it’s time to recognize that North Korea is not merely seeking to gain bargaining leverage against us. Rather, it is determined to possess nuclear weapons, and we need to develop a realistic strategy for containing, defending against and deterring what will be a persistent and growing nuclear threat.
The North Korean nuclear threat is very real. Time to start treating it that way.
Last Sunday, North Korea successfully demonstrated for the first time that it could strike U.S. territory in the Pacific. After more than 25 years of wrestling with the North Korean nuclear threat, it’s time to recognize that North Korea is not merely seeking to gain bargaining leverage against us. Rather, it is determined to possess nuclear weapons, and we need to develop a realistic strategy for containing, defending against and deterring what will be a persistent and growing nuclear threat.
Opinion: Time to treat N. Korea as a nuclear threat
Last Sunday, North Korea successfully demonstrated for the first time that it could strike U.S. territory in the Pacific. After more than 25 years of wrestling with the North Korean nuclear threat, it’s time to recognize that North Korea is not merely seeking to gain bargaining leverage against us. Rather, it is determined to possess nuclear weapons, and we need to develop a realistic strategy for containing, defending against and deterring what will be a persistent and growing nuclear threat.
Obama's Dangerous Drive to Ban Nuclear Weapons Testing
Speaking over seven years ago in Prague, President Obama declared it his goal to bring about “a world without nuclear weapons.” While this goal was always about as realistic as committing to bring about a world without crime, poverty or war, subsequent events have proven especially unfriendly to Obama’s “Prague Agenda.” To Obama’s apparent surprise, it has emerged that Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, and a number of other world leaders do not share his enthusiasm for abolishing nuclear weapons.
Closing Guantanamo: Americans must understand ramifications of what Obama wants to do
In legislation signed into law by President Obama last week, Congress has once again prohibited the expenditure of U.S. government funds to transfer detainees held at Guantanamo to the United States. Similar restrictions have been enacted every year since 2009. But unlike in years past, President Obama reportedly is deciding whether to defy this ban.
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