William Potter’s Articles

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In Remembrance of Lisa Owens Davis

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

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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.

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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.

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Taking the Pulse at the Inaugural Meeting of the CEND Initiative

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

Dr. William Potter and Senator Richard Lugar, June 2010

In Remembrance of Senator Richard Lugar

It is with deep sadness that I observe the passing of one of my heroes.

David Hamburg

In Remembrance of Dr. David Hamburg

CNS is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. David A. Hamburg.

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Time for a Reality Check on Nuclear Diplomacy

Former Governor Jerry Brown and CNS Director Bill Potter’s op/ed in the San Francisco Chronicle on the eve of the NPT PrepCom.