February 2004
North Korea Blames the U.S. for the Failure of Recent Beijing Negotiations - 2004-02-29
North Korea has accused the U.S. of being responsible for the failure of recent nuclear negotiations in Beijing. While North Korea demands a change in…
End of Six-Party Talks on North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2004-02-28
The six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis ended without significant outcomes, with the U.S. expressing satisfaction. China highlighted ongoing serious disagreements and distrust…
Richard Perle Resigns from U.S. Defense Advisory Role After 17 Years - 2004-02-26
Richard Perle, a prominent U.S. Defense advisor known for advocating the Iraq war, has resigned after 17 years, citing concerns about his controversial views impacting…
North Korea Accuses the U.S. of Hindering Progress in Negotiations
North Korea has accused the U.S. of blocking progress in nuclear negotiations, urging an end to its hostile policies. The U.S. insists on a complete…
Pakistan's New Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warhead
Pakistan has officially added a new short-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to its military arsenal. President Pervez Musharraf emphasized the importance of…
South Korean Government's Readiness to Offer Concessions to North Korea - 2004-02-20
The South Korean government is ready to offer concessions to North Korea if it agrees to stop its nuclear weapons program. This proposal will be…
Pakistan Will Not Allow International Inspectors to Inspect Its Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-18
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf announced that the country will not permit international inspections of its nuclear arsenal, asserting that Pakistan has nothing to hide. This…
AFC: Iran's Qualification for the World Cup Seems Certain
The Asian Football Confederation reports that Iran's qualification for the 2006 World Cup appears certain, alongside other major Asian teams. Despite some concerns about upcoming…
Meeting of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State with Chinese Foreign Minister - 2004-02-17
John Bolton, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing in Beijing to discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons program.…
Meeting of South Korean and Chinese Officials Ahead of Multilateral Negotiations - 2004-02-14
South Korean and Chinese officials met in Seoul to coordinate their positions before upcoming multilateral negotiations regarding North Korea's nuclear program. Wang Yi, China's Deputy…
President Bush Calls for Stricter Laws to Prevent Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2004-02-12
President Bush emphasized the need for tougher international regulations to curb the spread of weapons of mass destruction during a speech in Washington. He highlighted…
President Bush to Speak at National Defense University in Washington - 2004-02-11
President Bush is scheduled to address the international community at the National Defense University, urging increased efforts to stop rogue states from obtaining nuclear technology.…
Pakistan to Share Findings on Nuclear Technology Transfer to North Korea with Japan - 2004-02-11
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has pledged to share investigation results regarding illegal nuclear technology transfers to North Korea with Japan. This follows admissions by Pakistani…
Musharraf's Phone Conversation with Colin Powell - 2004-02-08
Pervez Musharraf assured Colin Powell that Pakistan would prevent the leakage of nuclear technology information. This conversation follows Musharraf's recent pardon of Abdul Qadeer Khan,…
Request for Investigation into Sale of Nuclear Secrets by Khan - 2004-02-07
Opposition parties in Pakistan are demanding an investigation into Abdul Qadeer Khan's sale of nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. President Musharraf recently…
President Bush Appoints Commission to Investigate Pre-War Intelligence - 2004-02-06
President Bush has established a commission to investigate the intelligence reports leading to the Iraq war and their discrepancies. The commission will also review issues…
North and South Korea Conclude Three-Day Meeting
North and South Korea wrapped up a three-day ministerial meeting focused on cooperation for future nuclear negotiations. They agreed to resume high-level military relations and…
North and South Korea Agree to High-Level Military Talks to Reduce Tensions on the Korean Peninsula - 2004-02-06
North and South Korea have agreed to high-level military negotiations to address tensions on the Korean Peninsula, focusing on family reunifications among other issues. The…
Pervez Musharraf Pardons Abdul Qadeer Khan, Known as the Father of the Country's Nuclear Program
Pervez Musharraf has pardoned Abdul Qadeer Khan, who admitted to leaking nuclear technology to several countries. This decision follows Khan's confessions on state television, where…
Abdul Qadeer Khan Apologizes for Leakage of Pakistan's Nuclear Secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea - 2004-02-04
Abdul Qadeer Khan publicly apologized for leaking Pakistan's nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. His confession followed a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf,…
North Korea Will Present Its Demands to the U.S. in the Next Round of Negotiations - 2004-02-04
North Korea plans to present its demands to the U.S. in upcoming nuclear negotiations in Beijing. A North Korean minister emphasized the need for reciprocal…
USA: The Pakistani Government Assured That It Has Not Been Involved in the Proliferation of Nuclear Technology - 2004-02-04
The U.S. government received assurances from Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf that his administration was not involved in the proliferation of nuclear technology. This follows reports…
Statements from a Friend of the Founder of Pakistan's Nuclear Program on the Transfer of Nuclear Technology - 2004-02-03
A friend of Abdul Qadeer Khan claims that senior Pakistani military officials, including President Musharraf, were aware of the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran,…
US Welcomes Pakistan's Investigation into Illegal Nuclear Technology Transfer
The US has expressed support for Pakistan's investigation into Abdul Qadeer Khan's illegal transfer of nuclear technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. Khan's admissions…
Two American Officials Express Hope for Dialogue on North Korea
Two senior U.S. officials are hopeful about imminent multilateral talks concerning North Korea's nuclear program. Richard Armitage and James Kelly both indicated a positive outlook…
Father of Pakistan's Nuclear Program Admits to Transferring Nuclear Technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea - 2004-02-02
Abdul Qadeer Khan, the founder of Pakistan's nuclear program, has admitted to transferring nuclear technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea without government knowledge. This…
New Diplomatic Talks Begin to Address Global Concerns Over North Korean Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-01
James Kelly, the U.S. representative in South Korea, has started new diplomatic talks to address global concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons. He is optimistic…