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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence: An interview with the director of the IAEA

May 28, 2024
22:37
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The podcast features the director of the IAEA discussing Iran's escalating nuclear program and global concerns, the complexities of the nuclear world order, and De Beers' struggle in the diamond industry. Additionally, it explores Russia's low-tech tank defenses against drones.
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  • IAEA faces challenges overseeing Iran's nuclear program with growing enriched uranium stockpile.
  • De Beers must innovate marketing strategies to compete with rising lab-grown diamond industry.

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Iran's Nuclear Program and Concerns

Iran's nuclear program has significantly expanded in both size and sophistication, exceeding the terms of the JCPOA agreement. While the IAEA is trying to regain oversight capabilities, Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, including 60% purity levels close to weapons grade, raises alarm. Concerns also arise about Iran's centrifuge capability, which allows rapid enrichment towards weapons grade.

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