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Is Nuclear Cooperation with China Possible? Is It Desirable? Revisited.

Dr. Siegfried Hecker revisits the history of US-China cooperation in nuclear security.

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Partners in Rivalry: U.S.-China civil nuclear ties in historical perspective

A report by Yanliang Pan and Dr. Siegfried Hecker, with Dr. William Potter contributing, on U.S.-China cooperation in nuclear science, energy, and governance.

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A Personal Perspective of U.S.-China Nuclear Science and Security Cooperation

This article by Siegfried S. Hecker presents a historical narrative of U.S.-China cooperation in nuclear security following China’s political opening in the early 1970s.

Technical Cooperation on Nuclear Risk Reduction with China

This article by Siegfried S. Hecker and Stanford University colleague Larry D. Brandt presents their efforts at technical cooperation and nuclear risk reduction with China.

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Mitigating Miscalculation The Role of Pre-Launch Notifications in Strategic Stability

The first comprehensive study that explores the critical role of pre-launch notifications for ballistic missiles and space-launch vehicles in maintaining global strategic stability.

Dr. Christopher Lawrence - The Balance of Nuclear Humility: Techno-optimism, Complexity, and the Perils of Nuclear Primacy

The Balance of Nuclear Humility: Techno-optimism, Complexity, and the Perils of Nuclear Primacy

Watch a seminar video with Dr. Christopher Lawrence.

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At 100 days, what Trump’s new trade policy means for nonproliferation and international security

More than 100 days into his second term, President Trump’s international agenda is beginning to take shape.

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A Challenged but Unbroken Nuclear Order 

A new podcast episode checks in on the health of the global nuclear order.

U.S.-China Arms Control: 5 Ideas in Nuclear and Emerging Technologies

U.S.-China Arms Control: 5 Ideas in Nuclear and Emerging Technologies

Raymond Wang’s research examines the strategies and tools rising powers use to shape international order.

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CNS at the 2025 Munich Security Conference

Hanna Notte represented CNS at the 2025 Munich Security Conference, which took place from 14-16 February.