Elena Sokova Articles

CNS Deputy Director Elena Sokova

CNS Celebrates International Women’s Day

Celebrating the outstanding work and achievements of CNS women leaders, researchers, and staff.

Elena Sokova, CNS Deputy Director

Nuclear Transparency Measures

Deputy Director Elena Sokova discusses US-Russian information exchanges on a CSIS podcast.

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Understanding Nuclear Weapon Risks: Non-State Actors and Nuclear Weapons

Assessment of the risks of nuclear weapons and materials falling into wrong hands and efforts to deny terrorists and non-state actors access.

Donald Trump August 19, 2015 (Credit: Michael Vadon, Wikimedia Commons)

President-Elect Trump Calls to “Strengthen and Expand” US Nuclear Capability

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Improving the Security of All Nuclear Materials

A report on legal, political, and institutional options to advance international oversight.

CNS senior experts teach nonproliferation to future Chilean diplomats

The week-long course in Santiago is part of a strong and growing relationship between the Chilean Foreign Ministry and CNS.

Highly Enriched Uranium-Free Zones

The Case for Highly Enriched Uranium Free Zones

Regional HEU-free zones would help cement a global norm against civilian HEU use and strengthen nonproliferation and disarmament efforts.

HMS Vanguard arrives back at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, Scotland following a patrol. via Wikimedia

How can we push for tighter security for nuclear weapons?

Despite progress toward improving security for civilian nuclear materials, there is little appetite to open a discussion on developing security guidelines for these dangerous materials and weapons in military programs.

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Safeguards and Middle East Issues Signal Contention at the 2014 IAEA General Conference

CNS and VCDNP experts review main issues facing the 2014 IAEA General Conference.

IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano, CNS Director William Potter

Nuclear Verification Challenges and Opportunities

On 19-20 June 2014, VCDNP and CNS held a diplomatic workshop in Baden, Austria.