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US and China flags with radiation symbol

First steps on a long path: seizing the opportunity to reduce US-China nuclear risks

Incentivizing China to see nuclear and risk reduction as beneficial rather than detrimental will require skillful U.S. diplomacy to leverage pressure from allies in Europe and regional states.

War on the Rocks

The West Cannot Cure Russia’s Nuclear Fever

Short of curing the fever, the United States and Europe can still take steps to lower the temperature.

The evolution of Russia’s relations with the West: A conversation with Hanna Notte (Src: civilnet.am)

The evolution of Russia’s relations with the West: A conversation with Hanna Notte

Dr. Hanna Notte gave an interview on the evolution of Russia’s foreign policy and Russia’s war against Ukraine to civilnet.am, an Armenian online television and media platform.

Ian Stewart seminar on large language models

Large Language Models: Transformational Tools for Nonproliferation Research by Dr. Ian J. Stewart

As the LLM technology continues to evolve, it is likely that their integration into nonproliferation research will only become more prevalent and beneficial.

A Conversation on Semiconductors, CHIPS Act, and Export Controls

The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science (CHIPS) Act invests US $250 billion to bolster semiconductor capacity, expand academic R&D, and create a broader, more inclusive workforce.

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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.

Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Station. (Fukushima, Japan) Photo Credit: Tokyo Electric Power Co., TEPCO (Src: Wikipedia Commons)

Concrete Alternative: A Better Solution for Fukushima’s Contaminated Water Than Ocean Dumping

The old adage that “dilution is the solution to pollution” no longer holds true in the strained ocean environment of 2023.

Maritime and Sanctions Compliance Spring Events

Maritime and Sanctions Compliance Spring Events

Several events on the topic of maritime and sanctions compliance were hosted recently.

James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)

CNS Nonproliferation Short Course Video Resource Library

A subset of CNS videos intended to supplement CNS organized short courses with the aim of allowing course participants to obtain detailed knowledge on the topics listed.

Visiting Fellows Program

Call for CNS Visiting Fellows Program Applications Apply for the Spring and Fall 2026 Visiting Fellows program. The CNS Visiting Fellows Program is one of the world’s only professional training programs devoted exclusively to WMD nonproliferation, arms control, and related security issues. Established in 1991 with a primary focus on practitioners, researchers, and journalists from […]