New Tools & Emerging Technologies

Controlled Drone Use

California Attempts to Control Drone Use

Dec 1: Discussion, the attempt to control drone use and potential conflicts with privacy rights, property rights in California.

Twitter network diagram showing discussion during NPT Preparatory Committee meeting

New Media’s Role in Societal Verification

CNS reviews a new report on social media and other internet tools for societal verification.

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Facebook, YouTube, and the Future of Nonproliferation

A new study says social media tools like Facebook and Twitter can help fight the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

Middle East Next Generation Network Website Launched

CNS launches new website to promote nonproliferation expertise and engagement in the Middle East.

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New Media Solutions in Nonproliferation and Arms Control: Opportunities and Challenges

Twitter, Facebook, and other new media tools can help prevent countries from building and using WMDs. Can Twitter save the world?

Soviet Submarine Disassembly, Wikimedia Commons

New Nonproliferation & Disarmament Verification Technology

Citizens worldwide verify compliance with international arms control treaties.

3D Modeling Research: The Global Video Library

The Global Video Library: strategic nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile-related facilities around the globe.

3D Model of Syria’s Hakasa Spinning Company

Numerous experts analyze satellite images of a complex in northwest Syria after IAEA inspectors raise concern.

Chemical Weapon Munitions Dumped at Sea: An Interactive Map

CNS has located 127 CW disposal and human exposure sites. CNS created a Google Earth map and presentation in hopes of garnering further interest.