This undated audio file is of a meeting presided by Saddam Hussein and attended by several Iraqi officials discussing the following issues: the Iran-Iraq War, trying to avoid damage to Iraqi Oil Establishments, and attacks on al-Basrah and Iraqi Oil Establishments in 1979. Discussions also cover Iraqi water borders, internal development within Iraq, Arab potential to develop nuclear weapons and the impact of such a program, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and peace operations around the world and particularly the Arab world.

In this interview, Joseph Cirincione discusses his career trajectory and involvement in nuclear disarmament, focusing on his work with the Ploughshares Fund to influence U.S. nuclear policy. He highlights the importance of networking and funding coordination among disarmament groups to achieve policy milestones, such as the New START treaty and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Cirincione explains the current challenges facing the disarmament movement, including the resurgence of nuclear arms races fueled by Russia and China and the limited resources and unity within U.S. civil society on this issue. He also expresses concern about the long-term future of nuclear disarmament, indicating that substantial organizational restructuring is needed to sustain momentum.

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In this interview, David Shorr discusses his career in nuclear arms control and philanthropy, touching on the challenges and successes of efforts to reduce nuclear risks. He reflects on how philanthropic support and advocacy efforts have evolved, noting that consistent, strategic groundwork is critical despite setbacks. Shorr emphasizes the importance of incremental progress in nuclear disarmament while recognizing that broader political and social conditions often limit immediate impact. He also considers the possibility of a future without nuclear weapons, highlighting the role of interdependence and collective security in shaping such a world.

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Schmidbauer and Rouhani review the state of bilateral relations. They discuss Iran's arms control policy and its interest in the aquisitation of nuclear technology for peaceful uses, as Rouhani argues. Rouhani reiterates Iran's readiness for whatever kind of international nuclear inspections. Iran's interest was still the finalization of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

The cabinet approved of the continuation of collaboration. The United States was discussed with to provide advice on how to move forward. Talks between the US and Iran about this are currently concluding. Deliveries of fuel assemblies are also discussed. 

Haunschild and Wieck meet with Dr. Etemad. First Haunschild discusses cooperation with Brazil on peaceful uses of nuclear energy as well as other international partners. There is agreement on future plans for a IAEO Conference in Vienna in September. The continuation of all current projects, collaboration for education and research projects, and sending experts in research. 

Süha Umar is a Turkish Ambassador (Rtd.) He served as Head of the Turkish Delegation to ACRS.

Peter Jones is a former Canadian diplomat. He served as a member of the Canadian delegation to ACRS. 

Edward Ifft is a former US diplomat. He served as a member of the US delegation to ACRS.

David Griffiths is a former Canadian naval official. He served as a member of the Canadian delegation to ACRS.