Hope you've all been keeping your eyes on the Copenhagen talks. I found this backgrounder helpful for understanding all of the parties involved:
New York Times description of the parties in the Copenhagen talks
Back home, senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman have drafted a new version of climate legislation, which includes a pretty significant emphasis on nuclear power.
Wall Street Journal article on updated climate legislation draft
As for the ongoing situation with Iran, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is publicly discussing sanctions against Iran:
Los Angeles Times article on potential sanctions
Meanwhile, Iran is claiming they still might be game for a fuel-swap agreement:
AFP Article on remarks by Iran's Foreign Minister
Finally, if you missed Obama's Nobel Peace Prize speech, it's interesting to read. It follows up on the Non-Proliferation Treaty, but nuclear disarmament is only a small piece in this particular speech:
Full text of Obama's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance remarks
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