The World Next Week: IAEA Inspectors Visit Iran, Protests Continue in Ukraine, and Biden Wraps Up His Asia Trip
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James M. LindsayCFR ExpertMary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy
The World Next Week podcast is up. Bob McMahon and I discussed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of the heavy water research reactor in Arak, Iran, surging protests in Ukraine, and Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Asia.
The highlights:
For more on the topics we discussed in the podcast check out:
IAEA Inspections: Reuters explains why the Arak facility was a negotiating obstacle. The Times of India has Iran’s reasons for not halting Arak development. The Institute for Science and International Security has information on the Arak site. The IAEA has the implementation report that is guiding the inspections. The New York Times exposes the financial burdens Iran inspections put on the IAEA.
Ukraine Unrest: Stephen Sestanovich outlines the political power plays in Ukraine. The Center for European Policy Analysis questions what the United States can do about the protests. Carnegie Europe reviews the European Union’s new approach to Ukraine. Voice of America highlights Russia’s pledge not to interfere with the protests. The BBC describes the feelings of Yanukovich supporters amid the turmoil.
Biden’s Asia Tour: The New York Times explains Biden’s delicate diplomacy. Time shows why easing tensions trumped trade talks on this tour. CNN describes the basics of China’s air defense identification zone. Michael J. Green explains how to defend against China’s air defense zone. Politico asks if Biden can save President Obama’s Asia pivot. CFR.org has a guide to China’s maritime disputes.