Analysis

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

How international law applies to attacks on nuclear and associated facilities in Ukraine

The postwar international system will need to consider stronger legal measures and consider how to enforce such measures.

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North Korea’s Nuclear Fusion Research

Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) helps states with experience in nuclear testing to advance their weapons program without having to conduct further full-scale testing.

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How Can We Continue to Energize ‘Gen Z’ for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World?

Only a handful of “Generation Z” have a solid understanding of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The field could do more to inspire young people to secure a peaceful future.

Dr. James Palmer, Nuclear Treaty Verification Research, AWE, UK

Uses for virtual worlds in story telling for non-proliferation topics

A presentation by Dr. James Palmer, Nuclear Treaty Verification Research, AWE, UK

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OP #54: Implications of Russia’s Activities in the Middle East and North Africa Region for U.S. Strategy and Interests

Russia’s ability to project power into the region remains limited today, and the status quo seems tolerable. But there are risks to U.S. interests in the future.

NPT Briefing Book 2022

NPT Briefing Book 2022 Now Available

This book is a reference guide containing documents related to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its review process.

North Korean woman in a hospital bed

OP #53: Public-health Engagement with North Korea in the COVID-19 Era

A new program of humanitarian aid will be needed to permit a safe reopening, and potentially also to address the human consequences of the protracted closure.

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NATO’s Nuclear Deterrent Gets a Reprieve—for Now

The Strategic Stability Dialogue appears to be off to a promising start, and hopes are high that the talks will lead to formal negotiations for a successor to the newly extended New START treaty.

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How the Biden Administration Can Restore the Balance in Nuclear Policy

Nuclear policy-makers must find the balance between deterrence and nonproliferation interests.

Cold War era ICBM (Src: Shutterstock)

Clear the Nuclear Landscape of Impediments to Weapons Control

Examining the role of various weapon systems and nuclear forces in destabilizing and addressing nuclear deterrence.