Author: Ajay M Reje

Jenin: Why now and what for?

Japan is scheduled to commence the release of over a million tonnes of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was damaged, in the upcoming summer. This operation is expected to span several decades before its completion. After being contaminated through contact with fuel rods at the reactor, the water was distilled. Currently, the site contains tanks holding approximately 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water, equivalent to the capacity of 500 Olympic-sized swimming pools. These fuel rods were damaged in a 2011 earthquake, causing the contamination. Tepco, the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, has…

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On Wednesday, the U.S. official responsible for East Asia stated that the United States anticipates an enhanced collaboration with India in the South China Sea. This region has experienced numerous conflicts over territorial claims involving China and neighboring nations. During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent state visit to Washington, the United States and India proclaimed their status as “one of the closest partners globally.” They emphasized the importance of upholding international law to tackle issues related to the maritime rules-based order, particularly concerning the South China Sea. Daniel Kritenbrink, addressing the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington,…

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According to the State Department, the United States recently organized a meeting in Cairo with working-level experts from China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss various nuclear weapons issues, including strategic risk reduction. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby stated that these talks were part of an ongoing and routine dialogue. The meeting, held on June 13-14, involved experts from the foreign affairs and defense ministries of the five nuclear weapons states. The topics covered during the discussions included strategic risk reduction, nuclear doctrines, and policy. The State Department described this…