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Atoms for Influence: Why the US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Could Destabilize the Middle East
The US–Saudi nuclear deal risks prioritizing Washington’s strategic influence and commercial interests over strict non-proliferation safeguards, potentially creating a latent Saudi nuclear capability and triggering a wider regional arms race. The genie must not be let out of the bottle.
North Korea Underlines Unchanging Nuclear Status and New Diplomatic Track
In June 2026, North Korea issued a series of significant statements demonstrating its desire to revise its position on the international stage. The key idea was that denuclearization is not on the country’s agenda and that its nuclear status is irreversible.
Xi Visits the DPRK: Expectations vs Reality
On June 8-9, 2026, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The visit was intended to strengthen cooperation between Beijing and Pyongyang.
