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
- An Intensive Short Course on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament for South African Diplomats and Practitioners
In November 2018, CNS co-partnered a one-week intensive course to 30 participants from South Africa. - Senior Diplomat from Jamaica Visits CNS
Ms. Shorna-Kay Richards’s visit stimulated lively discussion at the Center on a host of issues related to disarmament, nonproliferation, and arms control. - NPT Roundtable Discussion Co-hosted by CNS and the Malaysian Mission to the UN
The event, entitled “The 2019 NPT PrepCom: What Is to Be Done?” was held on October 25, 2018 at the Malaysian Mission in New York. - CNS International Advisory Council Focuses on US-Russia Relations
This meeting invariably stimulates a lively and informed exchange of views across a range of topics. This year was no exception. - In Remembrance of Raymond Zilinskas
We are very saddened by the recent passing of our long-time colleague and friend. - The CNS Undergrad Experience
Hear from CNS summer interns what they appreciate most about the program. - UN High Representative for Disarmament Izumi Nakamitsu Visits CNS
She discussed new UN initiatives related to disarmament and nonproliferation education and the intersection of gender and nonproliferation. - CNS Hosts High-Level US–Russia Workshop on Nonproliferation and Disarmament
A meeting was held with US and Russian nonproliferation experts to encourage potential future dialogue between the two countries. - CNS Summer Undergraduate Interns Share Research
Research was on media in nonproliferation, analyzing capabilities using open-source data, geospatial and countermeasure intelligence, and how nuclear governments think. - Former Defense Secretary William Perry Sounds Warning at MIIS Workshop
The danger today is the two countries would accidentally start a nuclear war because no one is talking to the other.


