CNS strives to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis. It is the largest nongovernmental organization in the United States devoted exclusively to research and training on nonproliferation issues. It is located at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
CNS Locations

Monterey, CA
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
460 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 647-4154
Fax: (831) 647-3519
E-mail: [email protected]
Washington, DC
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1225
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 601-2344
Fax: (202) 842-0556
Learn more about our Washington, DC Office
Vienna, Austria
Vienna Center for Disarmament & Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)
Andromeda Tower, Floor 13th
Donau-City Strasse 6
1220, Vienna Austria
Phone: +43 (1) 236-9482
Fax: +43 (1) 269-9124
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://vcdnp.org
Middlebury, Vermont
Content forthcoming
CNS Expands with New Vermont Office
CNS Center-Related Articles
- In Remembrance of Senator Richard Lugar
It is with deep sadness that I observe the passing of one of my heroes. - In Remembrance of Dr. David Hamburg
CNS is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. David A. Hamburg. - Options for a Verifiable Freeze on North Korea’s Missile Program
EVENT: Panel Discussion with CNS experts to discuss verification requirements and security benefits associated with each option. - An NPT Hallmark in Annecy
The diplomatic workshop continues to demonstrate its value as part of the NPT review process. - Critical Issues Forum 2019 in Monterey
US, Japanese, Russian high school students confront nuclear risk and crisis prevention. - “The Sound of Conference”
Closing the Annecy NPT retreat with a Simon & Garfunkel parody. - Saudi Arabia’s Suspect Missile Site and the Saudi Nuclear Program
This Washington, DC event was held on March 4, 2019 at 9:30am-11:30am. - The Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia
An exceptional program for twelve distinguished US and European Master’s and PhD students. - CNS and Partners Report at IAEA on Innovative Ways to Locate Orphan Radioactive Sources
New technologies can help locate and secure dangerous material. - Fall 2018 Visiting Fellows Complete Nonproliferation Training at CNS
Practitioners from Chile, China, Egypt, Jamaica, and Malaysia complete their intensive training at CNS.


