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
- 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. - CNS Year in Review 2022
In 2022, CNS Experts were at the forefront of global nonproliferation and security issues, providing analysis, publications, education, and training. - A Full Spectrum Look at North Korea’s Nuclear Program: From Above, On the Ground, and In Person
The three presentations demonstrated the power of the viewing from a multi-spectrum perspective and highlighted CNS’ unusual and diverse pool of expertise. - The Power of VR and Storytelling: Building Empathy for a Nuclear Weapons Free World
Critical Issues Forum 7th Speaker Series: The risk of nuclear weapons is as great as it has been since the end of the Cold War, making this Speaker Series topic extremely timely. - US-Black Sea Nonproliferation Professionals Exchange: US Module
Participants from six countries fostered ties between US and Black Sea technical and policy communities with tours of both of the National Laboratories, nuclear science museums, and Washington DC.


