Nuclear

Why Russia Supported Sanctions Against Iran

On the eve of the Obama-Medvedev Summit, a recent analysis by Alexander Pikayev on the issue.

NFWZ Clearinghouse

William Potter, Leonard Spector, Lawrence Scheinman, Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova, Nikolai Sokov April 28, 2010 Introduction Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zones (NWFZs) are recognized as important tools of international nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament. In 2009, both the Central Asian NWFZ Treaty and the African NWFZ Treaty (Treaty of Pelindaba) entered into force. NWFZs now cover 116 countries including the entire territory of the southern hemisphere. […]

Nuclear Disarmament Proposals from 1995 to 2009: A Comparative Chart

Dangers of proliferation drive proposals for nuclear disarmament.

The Nuclear Security Summit: Forging Consensus and Building Momentum

The Summit was the latest step that Obama has taken to advance his administration’s nonproliferation agenda.

New START: Preliminary Thoughts in Moscow

Expert analyses on the new nuclear arms reduction treaty to be signed April 8 by Presidents Obama and Medvedev.

START Follow-On Talks Successfully Concluded: What’s Next?

The conclusion of the Treaty of Prague is a success. Now Obama and Medvedev need to outline the next treaty.

2010 NPT Briefing Book

The most comprehensive source of background and reference material on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and its associated regime.

7th US-China Conference on Arms Control, Disarmament and Nonproliferation

DECEMBER 16-17, 2009: CNS co-hosts US-China meeting: Enhancing Strategic Stability and Cooperation between Beijing and Washington.

The New, 2010 Russian Military Doctrine: The Nuclear Angle

The new Military Doctrine appears to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in Russia’s national security policy.

The New, 2010 Russian Military Doctrine: The Nuclear Angle

Contrary to expectations, the new doctrine reduces reliance on nuclear weapons.