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The war on Iran might just strengthen its resolve to get nuclear weapons
March 13, 2026 7:10 pm
Applying the Waltz-Sagan debate to West Asia, the current conflict could end up proving that in an anarchic world, nuclear weapons are the ultimate — and perhaps only — deterrent
The usual ambiguity will not work with US. India needs a clear, public position on what it will and will not accept
March 06, 2026 6:05 pm
Indian commentary has treated the Dena sinking as a violation of international norms. But Hegseth’s America barely observes international law; expecting it to honour norms is a category error
Israel, Iran and the right to have nuclear weapons
June 25, 2025 4:17 pm
While Iran faces scrutiny over its potential to develop nuclear weapons, Israel — estimated to possess between 80 and 90 nuclear warheads with the capacity to produce more — attracts little international attention and remains largely shielded from accountability
Regime change in Iran is easier said than done
January 14, 2026 11:04 am
Change cannot be delivered from the skies, nor imposed through external pressure alone. It must be nurtured from within, supported by sustained diplomatic engagement, and informed by humility about the limits of outside influence
‘Bunker-buster’ MOP and B-2: Why US bomb, stealth bomber were Israel’s best chance at destroying Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility
June 22, 2025 2:21 pm
America has entered Israel’s war with Iran, attacking a major underground nuclear facility that Israel does not have the capability to penetrate. Here’s what happened, and the bomb that was used
Which are the 3 nuclear sites hit by US air strikes in Iran?
June 22, 2025 11:15 am
US airstrikes Iran 2025: US and Israeli officials said American stealth bombers and the GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb — capable of penetrating fortified underground targets — were used in the operation.
Knowledge Nugget: What you must know about Uranium enrichment for UPSC exam
June 06, 2025 12:37 pm
A confidential IAEA report reveals Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched near weapons-grade levels, putting nuclear technology back in focus. But what exactly is uranium enrichment? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the top 9 nuclear-armed countries in 2025.
UN nuclear watchdog flags Iran's growing uranium stockpile amid talks with US
May 31, 2025 11:20 pm
The report noted that it is enough for about 10 nuclear weapons if further refined as “approximately 42 kilograms of 60 per cent enriched uranium” is enough to produce one atomic bomb.
Let’s talk about Israel, not Iran
April 16, 2015 12:17 am
Tel Aviv’s unchecked nuclear capabilities, not Tehran’s pursuit of a bomb, have destabilised West Asia.
West, Iran say big gaps remain as deadline looms in nuke talks
July 13, 2014 6:52 pm
If no agreement is reached by Sunday next week, both sides can decide to extend the interim pact for some weeks.
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