William Potter’s Articles

Roundtable event photo

NPT Roundtable Discussion Co-hosted by CNS and the Malaysian Mission to the UN

The event, entitled “The 2019 NPT PrepCom: What Is to Be Done?” was held on October 25, 2018 at the Malaysian Mission in New York.

Bill Potter and Senator Nunn

CNS International Advisory Council Focuses on US-Russia Relations

This meeting invariably stimulates a lively and informed exchange of views across a range of topics. This year was no exception.

Peacemaker SS-17

The Presidential Nuclear Initiatives, 1991-1992

An assessment of past performance and future relevance

Raymond Zilinskas

In Remembrance of Raymond Zilinskas

We are very saddened by the recent passing of our long-time colleague and friend.

UN High Representative for Disarmament Izumi Nakamitsu

UN High Representative for Disarmament Izumi Nakamitsu Visits CNS

She discussed new UN initiatives related to disarmament and nonproliferation education and the intersection of gender and nonproliferation.

War on the Rocks

The Good Old Days of the Cold War: US–Soviet Cooperation on Nonproliferation

Emphasis given to nonproliferation enabled cooperation during some of the most frigid moments of the Cold War.

Once and Future Partners: The US, Russia, and Nuclear Non-proliferation book cover

Once and Future Partners: The US, Russia, and Nuclear Non-proliferation

Despite their Cold War rivalry, the US and the Soviet Union frequently engaged in joint efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.

US Russia Flags

An Agenda for Two Presidents

A joint article by the directors of CNS and CENESS on the upcoming Russia–US summit.

Preventing Black-Market Trade in Nuclear Technology

Preventing Black-Market Trade in Nuclear Technology

A book co-edited by Matthew Bunn, William C. Potter, Leonard S. Spector, and Martin B. Malin.

CNS staff and graduate research assistants joined Chilean diplomat, Pamela Moraga (center), on the Chilean delegation to the 2018 NPT PrepCom.

CNS Activities at the 2018 NPT PrepCom

From April 23–May 4, 2018, the NPT Preparatory Committee convened in Geneva.