Iran conducted a successful satellite launch on February 2, sending the Fajr satellite into orbit aboard the Safir rocket. The launch marks Iran’s fourth successful attempt to place a satellite…
Nuclear
This is a list of the Wisconsin Project’s work related to nuclear weapons. One nuclear weapon could kill millions and destroy the natural environment. It is the most dangerous weapon on earth. Preventing the spread of technology and material that can be used in such weapons is the Wisconsin Project’s founding mission and our ongoing objective.
Obama Administration Wins Delay on Sanctions from Senate Democrats
The Obama administration sent two top officials to Congress twice in the past week, to defend ongoing nuclear talks with Iran and to argue against two Iran-related bills gaining ground…
Showdown on Iran Sanctions
The debate over new Iran sanctions heated up last week, as President Barack Obama called for Congress to “show patience,” while Senate leaders finalized language on two sanctions bills. The…
GOP Threatens to Boost Sanctions
Senator Mark Kirk, Republican of Illinois, repeated last week a widely held prediction: The Senate, now controlled by his party, will vote new sanctions against Iran as one of its…
Plus Ca Change…More Sanctions and Hopeful Comments Ring in New Year
Nuclear negotiations with Iran assumed a familiar pose in the waning days of December and the first days of 2015. Positive comments by both sides accompanied little progress. In an…
A Peaceful Nuclear Iran?
Presentation at the 2014 AIPAC Policy Conference, Washington, D.C. Last week, my organization received a call from a staff member on Capitol Hill who had an interesting question: how much…
Table of Iran’s Principal Nuclear Facilities
The table below lists information about facilities in Iran’s declared nuclear infrastructure.
How Close Is Iran to Acquiring Nuclear Weapons and What Has the World Done to Slow Iran’s Progress?
Remarks at the AIPAC Policy Conference I’ve been asked to address two questions: I. How close is Iran to acquiring nuclear weapons? II. What has the world done to slow…
India Nuclear Milestones: 1945-2009
1945: The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai is inaugurated. 1948: The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) is established under the direction of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha. 1954: The Department of…
Pakistan Nuclear Milestones, 1955-2009
1955: Establishment of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). 1965: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announces “If India builds the bomb, we will eat grass or leaves, even go hungry. But…