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Putin’s War with Ukraine: Voices of CNS Experts on the Russian Invasion

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.

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Call for Applications: Fall 2026 CNS Visiting Fellows Program

CNS is proud to announce a new call for applications for its internationally recognized Visiting Fellows Program for Fall 2026.

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This Is Not the World Russia Wants

A belligerent America Is foiling Putin’s strategy.

When biology becomes a threat to us all. Summit Talks with Filippa Lentzos

When biology becomes a threat to us all

Summit Talks with Filippa Lentzos

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Mitigating Miscalculation The Role of Pre-Launch Notifications in Strategic Stability

The first comprehensive study that explores the critical role of pre-launch notifications for ballistic missiles and space-launch vehicles in maintaining global strategic stability.

2026 Edition of the NPT Briefing Book Now Available Online

The book is widely used by national delegations and members of civil society in preparation for NPT meetings.

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CNS Organizes Iconic Asilomar Conference on AI and WMD

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.”

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Facing the Global Nuclear Threat: Empowering Youth for Global Security

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.

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In Remembrance of Robert Gard

I was deeply saddened by the passing of General Robert Gard, a remarkable man and a close friend and benefactor of CNS.

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Too Brutal for War: Comparing Rationales for Weapon Taboos

Dr. Stephen Herzog and co-authors systematically analyze “taboos” related to six types of weapon systems.

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Nonproliferation Review Volume 32 Published

CNS recently published two new issues of its flagship peer-reviewed journal.