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US Nonproliferation Policy

July 20, 2006 Testimony of Leonard S. Spector Deputy Director Center for Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on International Relations US House of Representatives Thank you, Mr. Chairman for the opportunity to testify this morning on U.S. nonproliferation policy. As we meet, the United States […]

CNS Testimony: US Nonproliferation Policy

Testimony of Leonard S. Spector, CNS Deputy Director, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on International Relations US House of Representatives

China’s Belated Embrace of MIRVs

Multiple warhead capability won’t alter China’s strategic posture, writes Jeffrey Lewis in a new Stimson book.

Soviet anti-plague scientists wearing special suits for protection against the plague bacilli (archival photo).

The Soviet Anti-Plague System

History of the Soviet anti-plague system, covering the period from the late 19th century onwards, including its accomplishments, organization, work programs, and responsibilities.

The Prospects of Russian Mediation of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis

Attempts, constraints and prospects of Russia’s policy.

The Future of Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Clarified

New land mobility systems could require an amendment to the Start I treaty.

The G-8 Global Partnership and the Gleneagles Summit

June 30, 2005 Testimony of Leonard S. Spector Deputy Director Center for Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies US House of Representatives Committee on International Relations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation It is a great privilege to testify before the Subcommittee this afternoon. My colleagues at the Monterey Institute Center for Nonproliferation Studies […]

Kyrgyzstan Government Ousted

An announcement on national television was made stating the Prime Minister & the entire government resigned.

Military Exercises in Russia

Naval deterrence failures are compensated by strategic rocket success.

“Suitcase Nukes:” Permanently Lost Luggage

Nikolai Sokov February 13, 2004 View “Suitcase Nukes:” A Reassessment On February 8, a London-based Arab newspaper, Al-Hayat, reported that in 1998, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, al-Qaeda had bought nuclear weapons from Ukraine using the services of a Ukrainian scientist, whose first name was Viktor. Multiple news sources immediately linked this story to the 1997 statement by […]