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Colin Powell gives Obama backing on START nuclear deal

Colin Powell and Obama warned of grave consequences if the Senate fails to ratify the New START pact, which would reduce how many strategic warheads the United States and Russia could hold and set up a system so each could inspect and verify the other's arsenal.
Does the Obama nuclear strategy put the US at risk?

Former Secretary of State George Shultz, a Republican, defends Obama’s nuclear strategy and discusses his vision of a world without nukes.
Nuclear weapons: Is full disarmament possible?

As world leaders convene in Washington for a summit on halting the spread of nuclear weapons, a global debate is rising on the merits – and feasibility – of total nuclear disarmament.
Nuclear weapons-free world: a vision of Kennedy, Reagan, Obama

Presidents Kennedy, Reagan, and now, Obama all envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons. The US-Russian START accord, announced Friday, is a next step in that direction, experts say.
Munich security conference: fresh focus on Afghanistan, nuclear weapons

The host of the meeting says Europe must step up and help tackle pressing global security needs like Afghanistan and Iran.
On Iran and North Korea, Obama's nuclear-free vision is at stake

Their latest defiance will undermine his grand goal. He must act more forcefully.
Obama, at UN, wins stricter stance on nuclear weapons

New Security Council resolution doesn't name Iran or North Korea. But France's Sarkozy singles them out, suggesting more must be done to address nuclear violators.
Can Obama lead the world toward zero nukes?

Obama will chair a UN Security Council summit on nuclear nonproliferation Thursday – the first US president to preside over the body.
A nuclear-free world? Not yet.

Obama is right to seek reductions. But nukes are still fundamental to deterrence.
Who will help shape McCain, Obama foreign policy?

Both candidates would likely draw from previous administrations to build their teams.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about nuclear weapons, how Israelis can build peace with Palestinians, and what students really need to learn
The critical pick: secretary of State

The next secretary faces huge challenges. McCain and Obama must choose carefully.
Will Philharmonic's Korean concerts build a lasting bridge?

The New York Philharmonic played Thursday in Seoul. Can their Korea tour restart the dismantling of North's weapons program?
Can Rice (and music) restart North Korea nuclear deal?

U.S. Secretary of State Rice visits Asia to boost the six-party deal, N.Y. Philharmonic plays in Pyongyang.