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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.

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.

Participants group photo outside on the steps in the sunshine.

2024 CIF Spring Conference Report

High school students and teachers from Japan and the United States discuss ways to advance nuclear disarmament through youth education.

A wide view of the Security Council as Members unanimously adopt resolution 1977 (2011) on 20 April 2011, extending for 10 years the mandate of the 1540 Committee. UN Photo/Devra Berkovitz

CNS Expert Addresses UN Security Council Briefing on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

CNS expert reminds the council of their commitments to crucial treaties while noticing a more recent recommitment to nuclear weapons and an increase in the value attached to them among the council’s state parties.

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Nonproliferation Review and CNS Announce McElvany Award Winners

Grand Prize winner: “A tale of two fuel cycles: defining enrichment and reprocessing in the nonproliferation regime” by Sidra Hamidi and Chantell Murphy.

William Potter

Dr. William Potter Appointed as Senior Fellow at UNIDIR

Dr. William Potter was appointed as Senior Fellow at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) in Geneva.

Headshot of Dr. Hanna Notte

Hanna Notte Selected for the Munich Young Leaders 2024

CNS’s Hanna Notte will be a featured speaker on a panel with Graham Allison at the Munich Security Conference.

Holiday card with CNS staff.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2023

My CNS colleagues and I wish you a peaceful and joyous New Year.