A compendium of CNS expert analysis and commentary on the nuclear ramifications of the war, as well as educational materials for expert and general audience.
On April 8-9, 2026, CNS convened a conference titled “Silicon, Swords, and Ploughshares: The Perils and Promise of AI in the Nuclear and Biological Domains.”
The 2026 Critical Issues Forum (CIF) Spring Student Conference brought together nearly 90 high school students and educators from around the world in Monterey, California.
I was deeply saddened by the passing of General Robert Gard, a remarkable man and a close friend and benefactor of CNS.
Dr. Stephen Herzog and co-authors systematically analyze “taboos” related to six types of weapon systems.
CNS recently published two new issues of its flagship peer-reviewed journal.
NPT members should be seriously alarmed about the treaty’s future.
CNS, in cooperation with PNNL, hosted a pilot course on radiological security for 26 graduate students and early- to mid-career professionals.
Unable to get from Mr. Trump what he wants in Ukraine, Mr. Putin will fight on, sinking Russia’s resources ever more deeply into his calamitous war.
Dr. Stephen Herzog and colleagues provide insights into the recently completed MacArthur Foundation-funded Beyond Nuclear Deterrence Working Group.
Dr. Stephen Herzog and co-authors conducted––and published research on––the largest academic public opinion survey on attitudes toward nuclear weapons to date.
