CND Press Digest: Wednesday 13th December 2023

War In Ukraine/NATO

• Reuters: Nuclear warnings serve Putin’s purpose as he bids for new term.
• Politico: Expanding its navy wouldn’t just be the right thing for Sweden, it would also demonstrate that it’s a country NATO allies can depend on.
• Sweden NATO accession.

• TIME: Inside the little-known US arms control center in daily contact with Russia.

UK Nuclear Energy

• The Nuclear Free Local Authorities have sent a letter to councils in West Cumbria, urging them to consider polling locals about the possibly siting of an underground nuclear waste dump off the coast.
• A nuclear laboratory based in Warrington, MoltexFLEX, has signed a deal with the UAE’s Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, on the sidelines of COP28.

Nuclear Energy

• Financial Times (paywall): US nuclear start-ups battle funding challenge in race to curb emissions.
• Canary Media: Wins, losses and participation trophies for US nuclear power in 2023.
• South Africa to seek Associated Press: South Africa to build new nuclear plants. The opposition attacked the plan over alleged Russia links.
• France able to handle waste from six new reactors, Andra says.
• Democrats weaponize nuclear power against House GOP.

North Korea

• Trump mulls letting North Korea keep its nukes if he wins in 2024.

Iran Nuclear Deal

• Israel’s (not-so) secret plan to prevent a nuclear Iran and create a new Middle East. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-not-so-secret-plan-to-prevent-a-nuclear-iran-and-create-a-new-...
• Iran unveils new nuclear achievements.

CND

• Tom Unterrainer’s recent review of 2MSP has been republished by Counterpunch. The December issue of CND’s Campaign magazine is out now. Read online.
• Salisbury Journal previews an upcoming vigil for Gaza being organised by Salisbury CND and Sarum Concern for Israel and Palestine.

Best,

Pádraig McCarrick

Press and Communications Officer

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament