Regions

New START: Preliminary Thoughts in Moscow

Expert analyses on the new nuclear arms reduction treaty to be signed April 8 by Presidents Obama and Medvedev.

START Follow-On Talks Successfully Concluded: What’s Next?

The conclusion of the Treaty of Prague is a success. Now Obama and Medvedev need to outline the next treaty.

7th US-China Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Nonproliferation

DECEMBER 16-17, 2009: CNS co-hosts US-China meeting: Enhancing Strategic Stability and Cooperation between Beijing and Washington.

The New, 2010 Russian Military Doctrine: The Nuclear Angle

Contrary to expectations, the new doctrine reduces reliance on nuclear weapons.

START Follow on Treaty: Deadlines and Deadlocks

Prospects for a new strategic arms control agreement may be hampered by domestic politics in both countries.

Nuclear Doctrines in the Post-Post Cold War System

Since the late 1990s, a fresh interest in nuclear weapons has emerged, an interest many thought would diminish or disappear after the Cold War.

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Four Emerging Issues in Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation: Opportunities for German Leadership

A major study by CNS addresses four emerging issues in arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation where Germany can contribute significantly.

African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Enters into Force

Liviu Horovitz August 12, 2009 Thirteen years after its official opening for signature, the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (Treaty of Pelindaba) has entered into force. On July 15, 2009, Burundi deposited its instrument of ratification, the 28th and final instrument required for the Treaty’s entry into force. [1] In the aftermath of French testing in Algeria, […]

Obama’s Moscow Visit Highlights Progress and Obstacles

Obama and Medvedev agreed on a framework to guide their negotiators in a new strategic arms agreement.

Spent Nuclear Fuel: Nuclear Fuel Cycle

A Regional Approach for Future Nuclear Fuel Cycle: A Case for Asia Pacific

Seminar with Jor-Shan Choi & Yusuke Kuno, from the University of Tokyo.