Russia

NATO Summits Fail to Resolve Key Disarmament Issues, but Create New Opportunities

NATO and NATO-Russia Summits bring modest opportunities for progress in the coming years.

Russian Policy on the North Korean Nuclear Crisis

Russia seeks to play a positive role in solving the North Korean nuclear crisis.

Russian Responses to the North Korean Crisis

Responses have ranged from strong concern about proliferation of nuclear weapons to sympathy for the North Korean viewpoint.

Reducing & Regulating Nonstrategic (Tactical) Nuclear Weapons in Europe: Moving Forward?

MAY 10, 2010: A panel discussion held between sessions of the RevCon.

Why Russia Supported Sanctions Against Iran

On the eve of the Obama-Medvedev Summit, a recent analysis by Alexander Pikayev on the issue.

New START: Preliminary Thoughts in Moscow

Expert analyses on the new nuclear arms reduction treaty to be signed April 8 by Presidents Obama and Medvedev.

START Follow-On Talks Successfully Concluded: What’s Next?

The conclusion of the Treaty of Prague is a success. Now Obama and Medvedev need to outline the next treaty.

The New, 2010 Russian Military Doctrine: The Nuclear Angle

The new Military Doctrine appears to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in Russia’s national security policy.

The New, 2010 Russian Military Doctrine: The Nuclear Angle

Contrary to expectations, the new doctrine reduces reliance on nuclear weapons.

START Follow on Treaty: Deadlines and Deadlocks

Prospects for a new strategic arms control agreement may be hampered by domestic politics in both countries.