William Potter’s Articles

Airplane on the tarmac on a sunny day

Implications of US withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty

The latest blow to the global arms control architecture.

Martin B. Malin (Src: belfercenter.org)

In Remembrance of Martin B. Malin

It is with deep sadness that CNS notes the recent passing of Dr. Martin (Marty) Malin.

William Potter introducing slide presentation

Senior Diplomats Visit CNS

Enhancing nonproliferation cooperation in the field and in the classroom.

Headshot of Lisa Owens Davis

In Remembrance of Lisa Owens Davis

CNS mourns the passing of a brilliant former student and nonproliferation aficionado.

Arms Control Today cover with image of UN meeting NPT

Time to Renew the Reagan-Gorbachev Principle

“A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.”

Sarah Bidgood and Noah Mayhew

US-Russian Dialogue on Arms Control: Does It Have a Future?

Disagreements and political strife do not preclude shared interests and opportunities for cooperation.

Headquarters of Russian Academy of science. Moscow. Russia.

CNS Director Bill Potter Elected to Russian Academy of Sciences

A prestigious recognition of his extraordinary achievements in WMD research, training, and education.

At a Russian Foreign Ministry celebration of Amb. Timerbaev's 90th birthday

In Remembrance of Ambassador Roland Timerbaev

It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of a giant in the field of nonproliferation diplomacy.

(L–R:) IONP Director Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano, and CNS Director Bill Potter. Photo taken during DG Amano’s first university lecture after assuming his position as DG at the IAEA. April 16, 2010.

In Remembrance of Director General Yukiya Amano

It is with great sadness that I observe the passing of my friend, Yukiya Amano.

US Department of State Headquarters

Taking the Pulse at the Inaugural Meeting of the CEND Initiative

A positive start for “Creating an Environment for Nuclear Disarmament”