US Plutonium Production Faces a Test of Cost and Credibility
America’s multi-billion-dollar push to rebuild nuclear plutonium pit production faces serious fiscal and safety obstacles. With audits revealing steep cost overruns and site inspection gaps, Washington must align its strategic deterrence needs with transparent budgets and credible safety oversight.
West Bank Olive Harvest Tests Britain’s Sanctions Policy
Britain’s planned ban on settlement trade faces a reality check in the West Bank. As olive harvest attacks surge despite diplomatic talk, the policy’s true impact relies on strict customs enforcement and whether Palestinian farmers can safely reach their land.