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 is deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity, both within our organization and in the nonproliferation and international security field writ large.
- The CNS Young Women in Nonproliferation initiative is committed to exposing WMD nonproliferation and disarmament issues to more women at US colleges and universities. By doing so, CNS hopes to encourage young women to consider careers in this field. CNS also conducts events at women’s colleges and matches undergraduate women who are interested in this field with mentors.
As part of its ongoing efforts to increase and promote DEI, CNS is a proud supporter of and partner with Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS), and maintains a particularly close relationship with the WCAPS-West Coast chapter.
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
CNS Center-Related Articles
- 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. - Inaugural Intensive Course on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security for Women in STEM
More than 30 women with a wide variety of technical backgrounds, representing 16 African countries, actively engaged throughout the course. - 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. - A Message from CNS Director Bill Potter
Supporting CNS keeps the wheels of diplomacy turning even during its darkest days. - Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy
GCNP is an important new leadership network that aims to break down gender barriers in the nuclear policy domain.
