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January 3, 2023

United States
What Happens When Foreign Investment Becomes a Security Risk?

The United States and other Western countries are reevaluating their foreign investment regulations amid an uptick in Chinese interest in strategic sectors.

Chinese 100 yuan banknotes and U.S. $100 notes

October 13, 2006

Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
The Impact of North Korea’s Nuclear Test on Iran Crisis

North Korea’s nuclear test may further damage nonproliferation efforts, as well as complicate ongoing negotiations with Iran to suspend its nuclear program. Much will depend on the response from Mosc…

September 21, 2005

Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
Iran’s New Position

This publication is now archived. What is the status of efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions? The United States, Britain, France, and Germany are pushing for the board of governors of the Interna…

November 10, 2010

Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
Foreign Policy and the 2010 Midterms: New START and Arms Control

A new arms control agreement with Russia has met political opposition in the U.S. Senate, and some analysts believe its fate is tied to the outcome of the 2010 midterm elections. This Backgrounder ex…

December 11, 2006

Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Targets for Terrorists: Chemical Facilities

Attacks on U.S. chemical facilities have the potential to affect thousands, possibly millions of people, yet many of them remain poorly secured. Legislation to improve security standards has been wat…