Analysis

Chemical and Biological Weapons: Possession and Programs Past and Present

This chart summarizes data available from open sources. Updated March 2008.

Al-Jihad al-Islami

While all of al-Jihad’s armed operations occurred in Egypt, the group placed operatives in the throughout the Middle East and Western Europe.

Uranium Seizure in Slovakia Produces Exaggerated News Reports

Recent trafficking case gains media attention despite little evidence of proliferation-significant activity.

The Iran Counter-Proliferation Act

The likely impact of the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act, in light of the Bush Administration’s tightened sanctions against Iran.

Workshop on Implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540

Implementing the United Nations Security Council Resolution in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Russia Tests Two New Missiles on the Same Day

Russia’s tests were advertised as a response to Eastern European missile defense, but are they?

Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarine Dismantlement and Related Activities

A look at the development of the Strategic Master Plan for Northwest Russia (SMP).

Russian Nuclear Industry Reforms: Consolidation and Expansion

Atomenergoprom, an integrated corporation for the consolidation of Russia’s nuclear industry.

An Alleged “Nuclear Device” in Western Kazakhstan Is a Non-Nuclear Installation

A Kazakh parliamentarian announced Kazakhstan still possessed a nuclear explosive device. However, the device is actually a research installation for high-pressure physics experiments.

Uranium Smuggling Case: Nuclear Materials Still on the Loose

Reports of the seizure of weapons-grade uranium in Georgia raise concerns.