Eurasia/Russia

Central Asian States Establish Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone Despite US Opposition

An analysis of the development of the CANWFZ treaty, the opposition to it, and the implications of the newly established zone.

First Soviet Nuclear Test, Joe 1, Semipalatinsk Test Site, 1949, WikiMedia Commons

Central Asian States Establish Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone Despite US Opposition

Analysis of the treaty: development, opposition, and it’s implications.

Russian’s White Paper on WMD Nonproliferation

A detailed overview of Russia’s nonproliferation policy and initiatives.

Soviet anti-plague scientists wearing special suits for protection against the plague bacilli (archival photo).

The Soviet Anti-Plague System

History of the Soviet anti-plague system, covering the period from the late 19th century onwards, including its accomplishments, organization, work programs, and responsibilities.

The Prospects of Russian Mediation of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis

Attempts, constraints and prospects of Russia’s policy.

The Future of Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Clarified

New land mobility systems could require an amendment to the Start I treaty.

The Global Partnership and Submarine Dismantlement

The state of dismantlement efforts and recommendations.

Military Exercises in Russia

Naval deterrence failures are compensated by strategic rocket success.

“Suitcase Nukes:” Permanently Lost Luggage

Nikolai Sokov February 13, 2004 View “Suitcase Nukes:” A Reassessment On February 8, a London-based Arab newspaper, Al-Hayat, reported that in 1998, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, al-Qaeda had bought nuclear weapons from Ukraine using the services of a Ukrainian scientist, whose first name was Viktor. Multiple news sources immediately linked this story to the 1997 statement by […]

Russian Submarine Dismantlement Issues

Assistance needs to be coordinated to avoid duplicating, delaying or missing tasks.