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
- Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2024
My CNS colleagues and I wish you a peaceful and joyous New Year. - A Message from CNS Director Bill Potter
My warm wishes to you for a joyous holiday season. - CNS Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
CNS celebrated its 35th anniversary at a gala reception at the Tabard Inn in Washington, DC on October 21. - Under-Secretary Bonnie Jenkins Keynotes CNS Meeting
The CNS International Advisory Council met in Washington, DC on October 21st for its annual meeting. - Ms. Tonie Jaquez Provides Advice to Students of one of its kind NPT Simulation Course
Tonie Jaquez, an experienced Mexican diplomat, visited CNS and offered her extensive knowledge and practical experience to students. - CNS Holds Two-Week Proliferation Finance Program for Countries from Southeast Asia
Addressing proliferation finance risks has become a key priority for countries worldwide. - NPT PrepCom features many CNS alumni
Twenty current and past CNS students and staff represented over a dozen national and international organizations at the 2024 NPT PrepCom meeting. - CNS Summer Undergraduate Fellows Share Research Projects at Event with Major Supporters
The projects were driven by high-quality research methodologies and innovative studies, resulting in original perspectives and engaging presentations. - CNS Welcomes Dr. Stephen Herzog as Professor of the Practice
In his new role at CNS, Dr. Herzog will pursue a variety of activities focusing on nuclear issues. - In Remembrance of Ambassador Sergio Duarte
CNS experts were privileged to work with Ambassador Duarte of the 2005 NPT Review Conference.


