Thursday, November 3, 2011

Think Tank: New "Era" Of Nuclear Weapons

World Poised To Enter New "Era" Of Nuclear Weapons: Report -- Global Security Newswire

Nuclear-armed countries appear to be moving into a perilous new "era of nuclear weapons," even as governments contend with funding shortages and call publicly for the elimination of such armaments, states an expert assessment issued this week (see GSN, Feb. 9).

Nations such as France, Israel, Pakistan and Russia are giving nuclear armaments postures that extend significantly farther than simply ensuring the countries are not attacked, the London-based British American Security Information Council said in the document.

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More News On The Development And Proliferation Of Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear powers plan weapons spending spree, report finds -- The Guardian
World's nuclear arsenals growing, think-tank warns -- EU Observer
Nuclear powers to boost spending -- Sydney Morning Herald
World faces 'new nuclear arms race' -- Defence Management
Report: Israel seeking to upgrade its nuclear weapons capabilities -- Haaretz
Pakistan among top nations on a nuke shopping spree -- Pakistan Today
US to spend $700bn on new nuclear weapons -- 100gf
'Worrying Developments' In Nuclear Race - Report -- Build.co.uk
The Bloated Nuclear Weapons Budget -- New York Times editorial
The Incredible Shrinking Balance Of Terror -- Strategy Page

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