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OP#62: The Future of NATO’s Nuclear Posture and Arms Control in Today’s More Dangerous World

At the present moment, it is hard to see grounds for optimism when it comes to nuclear arms control or risk reduction.

Defense-Forward Biosecurity

With the kind of early warning that a defense-forward biosecurity network would enable, we can respond more effectively and urgently to future threats.

Stephen Herzog

The Trilateral Dilemma: Great Power Competition, Global Nuclear Order, and Russia’s War on Ukraine

Scholars and policy analysts have debated the health of the global nuclear order since the beginning of Russia’s February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

Are new US export controls rules on chips and other critical tech good enough?

Now is the time to work through the future of the multilateral export control regimes.

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North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant

Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

Why nuclear-powered commercial ships are a bad idea

Nuclear-powered cargo ships are a particularly bad idea in an era of international terrorism and piracy.

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CNS Holds Two-Week Proliferation Finance Program for Countries from Southeast Asia

Addressing proliferation finance risks has become a key priority for countries worldwide.

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How (and How Many) Western Chips are Getting to Russia?

This article focuses on changing trade patterns as well as the challenges associated with export control enforcement.

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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.

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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.