Nuclear

The Closed Nuclear Cities: Federal Control vs. Local and Regional Influences

Elena Sokova August 17, 2008 Closed Cities vs. Nuclear Facilities The life and interests of Russia’s closed cities (ZATOs, using the Russian acronym) revolve around nuclear facilities, as the cities themselves were created for the sole purpose of supporting these facilities and the families of their employees. In the early and mid-1990s, both the facilities […]

Russia’s Northwest: Problems and Achievements at Military Facilities

Falling ‘victim’ to economic and democratic reform Northwest Russia, once the most militarized region, waits to be dismantled.

Russian Military Regionalism

The regional influence on the Russian government’s ability to control, secure, and make safe nuclear weapons is multifaceted and complex.

Cuba’s Accession to the NPT

Looking to fulfill its international responsibilities Cuba accedes to the NPT and Treaty of Tlatelolco.

The 2004 Russian Government Reforms

The reforms background and an overview of the restructuring.

US-Japan Non-Governmental Cooperation on International Arms Control and Nonproliferation

US and Japan established the Commission to conduct official discussions on a regular basis.

Nuclear Successor States of the Soviet Union

The status of nuclear weapons, weapons-usable nuclear material, export controls, and nonproliferation and disarmament assistance programs in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine.

Preconditions for a NWFZ in the Middle East

Meeting report with agenda and discussion of possible future sessions.

Promoting Disarmament and Nonproliferation Education

Seminar promoting disarmament and nonproliferation education held for the first time as a side event to the NPT PrepCom.

Uranium Seizure in Slovakia Produces Exaggerated News Reports

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