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. […]
Dangers of proliferation drive proposals for nuclear disarmament.
The Summit was the latest step that Obama has taken to advance his administration’s nonproliferation agenda.
The conclusion of the Treaty of Prague is a success. Now Obama and Medvedev need to outline the next treaty.
DECEMBER 16-17, 2009: CNS co-hosts US-China meeting: Enhancing Strategic Stability and Cooperation between Beijing and Washington.
The new Military Doctrine appears to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in Russia’s national security policy.
Contrary to expectations, the new doctrine reduces reliance on nuclear weapons.
CNS and the Royal Embassy of Norway hosted a panel discussion on nuclear security at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.
Prospects for a new strategic arms control agreement may be hampered by domestic politics in both countries.
Updated: January 11, 2010 Mary Beth Nikitin, MA IPS 2000 CNS Alumni | Charles Mahaffey | Risa Mongiello | Mary Beth Nikitin I am writing to you to share my experience at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) and the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS). I have never regretted my decision to study here, and I hope that […]
