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NPT PrepCom features many CNS alumni

Twenty current and past CNS students and staff represented over a dozen national and international organizations at the 2024 NPT PrepCom meeting.

Students, experts, and donors standing around the CNS sign

CNS Summer Undergraduate Fellows Share Research Projects at Event with Major Supporters

The projects were driven by high-quality research methodologies and innovative studies, resulting in original perspectives and engaging presentations.

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CNS Welcomes Dr. Stephen Herzog as Professor of the Practice

In his new role at CNS, Dr. Herzog will pursue a variety of activities focusing on nuclear issues.

Ambassador Shaker on the occasion of the reissuing of his book in 2010. He is chatting with three other NPT Review Conference Presidents—Ambassadors Sergio Duarte, Jayantha Dhanapala, and Abdallah Baali—and Professor Potter (src: CNS)

In Remembrance of Ambassador Sergio Duarte

CNS experts were privileged to work with Ambassador Duarte of the 2005 NPT Review Conference.

Dr. Floyd, Potter, and CNS Undergraduate Summer Fellows

Head of CTBTO Speaks at CNS

Dr. Robert Floyd discussed the positive performance of the international organization during a time of turbulent international politics, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Two groups of women in nuclear fields standing in front of the Lawrence National Labs building.

CNS Co-Hosted a U.S. Technical Exchange for Women in Nuclear Fields from Black Sea and Central Asia

The groups met stakeholders in U.S. policy and nuclear security science in Washington DC and New Mexico. They discussed recent developments and shared practices.

A Q&A with Ambassador Richards

CNS had a Q&A session after Ambassador Richards gave a commencement speech for the Spring graduating class of 2024.

Jamaican ambassador to Japan Shorna-Kay Richards and CNS Director William Potter

Ambassador Richard’s Speech Highlights CNS’ Impact on Nonproliferation

Ambassador Shorna-Kay M. Richards spread a message of urgency to address a myriad of global problems but also one of hope.

Hideo Asano holding a microphone

MIIS/MANPTS Alumnus Hideo Asano Strives to Join Forces for Nuclear Abolition

This new group is aiming to persuade the Japanese government to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) by the year 2030.

Discussion with Irene Lusztig, the film director, moderated by Jean du Preez

Richland Film Screening and Discussion with Director Irene Lusztig

The film is centered on Richland, WA, the city with the site that produced weapons-grade plutonium for the Manhattan Project and is currently betting its future on its nuclear origin.