Analysis

CNS Testimony: US Nonproliferation Policy

Testimony of Leonard S. Spector, CNS Deputy Director, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on International Relations US House of Representatives

Soviet anti-plague scientists wearing special suits for protection against the plague bacilli (archival photo).

The Soviet Anti-Plague System

History of the Soviet anti-plague system, covering the period from the late 19th century onwards, including its accomplishments, organization, work programs, and responsibilities.

Nonproliferation Issues Raised by US-India Nuclear Deal

A fundamental question raised by the agreement is whether it strengthens or weakens efforts to curb the spread of nuclear weapons.

The Prospects of Russian Mediation of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis

Attempts, constraints and prospects of Russia’s policy.

The Future of Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Force Clarified

New land mobility systems could require an amendment to the Start I treaty.

The G-8 Global Partnership and the Gleneagles Summit

June 30, 2005 Testimony of Leonard S. Spector Deputy Director Center for Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies US House of Representatives Committee on International Relations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation It is a great privilege to testify before the Subcommittee this afternoon. My colleagues at the Monterey Institute Center for Nonproliferation Studies […]

Kyrgyzstan Government Ousted

An announcement on national television was made stating the Prime Minister & the entire government resigned.

Art or Bioterrorism? The Implications of the Kurtz Case

Margaret E. Kosal, PhD July 27, 2004 One spring morning, Professor Steven Kurtz of the State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo campus, woke to the horrid discovery that his wife of 20 years had died overnight from a cardiac arrest. He called 9-1-1. Paramedics arriving at the Kurtz home noticed technical equipment that would […]

The Global Partnership and Submarine Dismantlement

The state of dismantlement efforts and recommendations.

Military Exercises in Russia

Naval deterrence failures are compensated by strategic rocket success.