William Potter’s Articles

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Partners in Rivalry: U.S.-China civil nuclear ties in historical perspective

A report by Yanliang Pan and Dr. Siegfried Hecker, with Dr. William Potter contributing, on U.S.-China cooperation in nuclear science, energy, and governance.

Dr. William C. Potter (Director, Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Middlebury College)

Message to the Middlebury Community from CNS Director Dr. William C. Potter

On behalf of CNS, we look forward to welcoming you into our classrooms and speaker events.

Allison Berke, Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Program Director at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, speaks at the Asilomar conference on artificial intelligence and nuclear and biological security organized by the center in April. Other panelists, from left, are: Douglas B. Shaw, Zoe Gastelum, Stephen Herzog, Yanliang Pan, and William C. Potter. Photo credit: Eduardo Fujii.

Anticipatory Arms Control for the AI Age

CNS researchers publish in Arms Control Today on why the Asilomar Process is needed for the new generation of AI and WMD restraint.

George Moore

In Remembrance of George Moore

It is with a deep sense of loss that we observe the passing of CNS colleague and friend Dr. George Moore on June 23, 2026.

Asilomar AI Conference

The Asilomar Principles for Governing AI Applications in Nuclear and Biological Security

CNS releases principles for its landmark Asilomar Process, aiming for sustained cross-sector dialogue on early AI governance.

In April, more than 100 experts gathered at California’s Asilomar Conference Grounds to discuss how AI may affect nuclear and biological weapons. Image: Eduardo Fujii

AI Is Changing Biological and Nuclear Risks; Governance Must Change Accordingly

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists publishes “Asilomar Principles for Governing AI Applications in Nuclear and Biological Security.”

Asilomar Conference speakers

CNS Organizes Iconic Asilomar Conference on AI and WMD

On April 8-9, 2026, CNS convened a conference titled “Silicon, Swords, and Ploughshares: The Perils and Promise of AI in the Nuclear and Biological Domains.”

Robert Gard

In Remembrance of Robert Gard

I was deeply saddened by the passing of General Robert Gard, a remarkable man and a close friend and benefactor of CNS.

Arms Control Association (ACA)

Waiting for Godot at the 2026 NPT Review Conference Review

Some meetings of nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) member states are remembered for artistic performances as well as nonproliferation and disarmament achievements.

CNS Expands with New Vermont Office

CNS Expands with New Vermont Office

The office will also support teaching and research collaboration with Middlebury faculty.