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A Personal Perspective of U.S.-China Nuclear Science and Security Cooperation

This article by Siegfried S. Hecker presents a historical narrative of U.S.-China cooperation in nuclear security following China’s political opening in the early 1970s.

2026 Summer Undergraduate Fellows with Dr. William Potter, CNS Director, and Masako Toki, Sr. Project Manager

Training the Next Generation: CNS Welcomes 2026 Summer Undergraduate Fellows

The program reflects CNS’s commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of nonproliferation experts at a time of growing global nuclear risks and rapid technological change.

Allison Berke, Chemical and Biological Weapons Nonproliferation Program Director at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, speaks at the Asilomar conference on artificial intelligence and nuclear and biological security organized by the center in April. Other panelists, from left, are: Douglas B. Shaw, Zoe Gastelum, Stephen Herzog, Yanliang Pan, and William C. Potter. Photo credit: Eduardo Fujii.

Anticipatory Arms Control for the AI Age

CNS researchers publish in Arms Control Today on why the Asilomar Process is needed for the new generation of AI and WMD restraint.

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In Remembrance of George Moore

It is with a deep sense of loss that we observe the passing of CNS colleague and friend Dr. George Moore on June 23, 2026.

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The Asilomar Principles for Governing AI Applications in Nuclear and Biological Security

CNS releases principles for its landmark Asilomar Process, aiming for sustained cross-sector dialogue on early AI governance.

In April, more than 100 experts gathered at California’s Asilomar Conference Grounds to discuss how AI may affect nuclear and biological weapons. Image: Eduardo Fujii

AI Is Changing Biological and Nuclear Risks; Governance Must Change Accordingly

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists publishes “Asilomar Principles for Governing AI Applications in Nuclear and Biological Security.”

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Call for Applications: Fall 2026 CNS Visiting Fellows Program

CNS is proud to announce a new call for applications for its internationally recognized Visiting Fellows Program for Fall 2026.

Technical Cooperation on Nuclear Risk Reduction with China

This article by Siegfried S. Hecker and Stanford University colleague Larry D. Brandt presents their efforts at technical cooperation and nuclear risk reduction with China.

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This Is Not the World Russia Wants

A belligerent America Is foiling Putin’s strategy.

When biology becomes a threat to us all. Summit Talks with Filippa Lentzos

When biology becomes a threat to us all

Summit Talks with Filippa Lentzos