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
- The Significant CNS/MIIS Presence at the 2023 NPT PrepCom in Vienna
In keeping with its deep tradition, CNS was very visible at meetings of the Working Group for Further Strengthening the NPT Review Process and the 2023 NPT Preparatory Committee in Vienna. - Raising Next Generation Nonproliferation Experts through the Summer Undergraduate Program
Fellows receive invaluable job training, work closely with CNS experts, and participate in an engaging lecture series. - CNS Congratulates Spring 2023 Visiting Fellows on Completion of Nonproliferation Training
Last month, CNS bid farewell to the latest group of visiting fellows following the successful completion of their intensive, 15-week nonproliferation training program. - In Remembrance of Jayantha Dhanapala (1938-2023)
Jayantha Dhanapala was an extraordinary global citizen, who will be sorely missed by all. - MIIS MANPTS student Shizuka Kuramitsu featured in NHK’s Science & Culture Journal
Originally from Hiroshima, she is about to complete her Master’s degree on Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. - Russian Nuclear Weapons In Belarus? A CNS Roundtable Discussion
Discussion on Putin’s announcement that Russia will deploy tactical nuclear warheads to Belarus. - NATO And The Future Of Arms Control And Strategic Stability In Europe
CNS hosted the event with the support of the German and Danish embassies in Washington. - Hinge Points: An Inside Look at North Korea’s Nuclear Program
CNS Distinguished Professor of Practice Dr. Siegfried Hecker gave a book talk on his newly released book, Hinge Points: An Inside Look at North Korea’s Nuclear Program. - Paid Summer Undergraduate Nonproliferation Internships
The deadline for summer internships has been extended to February 28, 2023. - CNS-sponsored Adeline du Crest attends Red Horizon negotiation exercise
This 70-participant immersive crisis negotiation experience was hosted by the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University.


