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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.

Getting Bomb-Grade Uranium Out of Civilian Hands

CNS and the Royal Embassy of Norway hosted a panel discussion on nuclear security at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.

START Follow on Treaty: Deadlines and Deadlocks

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

Nuclear Doctrines in the Post-Post Cold War System

Since the late 1990s, a fresh interest in nuclear weapons has emerged, an interest many thought would diminish or disappear after the Cold War.

Winners of the 2009 Doreen and Jim McElvany Challenge

Winners of the 2009 Doreen and Jim McElvany Challenge Competition

Keynote Speaker Jon B. Wolfsthal Special Adviser to the Vice President for Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security and Director for Nonproliferation, National Security Council Please note that Mr. Wolfsthal’s remarks were off-the-record and cannot be quoted or published.   Anne Harrington de Santana University of Chicago “Nuclear Weapons as the Currency of Power: Deconstructing the Fetishism […]

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Four Emerging Issues in Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation: Opportunities for German Leadership

A major study by CNS addresses four emerging issues in arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation where Germany can contribute significantly.

Chemical Weapon Munitions Dumped at Sea: An Interactive Map

CNS has located 127 CW disposal and human exposure sites. CNS created a Google Earth map and presentation in hopes of garnering further interest.

Obama’s Moscow Visit Highlights Progress and Obstacles

Obama and Medvedev agreed on a framework to guide their negotiators in a new strategic arms agreement.

Report from the 2009 NPT Preparatory Committee

A report on the third and final preparatory committee (PrepCom) meeting for the 2010 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) review conference.