PIR Center Director V. Orlov, MGIMO Rector A. Torkunov, and MIIS Professor A. Vassilieva at MOU Signing Ceremony

MIIS Signs MOU for Academic Cooperation with Premier Russian University

The program will include faculty drawn from researchers affiliated with CNS at MIIS and the PIR Center in Moscow.

2015 NPT Review Conference Roundtable Discussion

Toward the 2015 NPT Review Conference Roundtable Discussion

CNS convenes an informal diplomatic debate on the key disarmament and nonproliferation issues to help prepare the groundwork for the 2015 NPT Review Conference.

Disarmament Dialogue VI

Disarmament Dialogue VI: The Impact and Future of Nuclear Disarmament Initiatives

CNS partnered with Indonesia to host the sixth informal “Disarmament Dialogue” among like-minded states.

Countering Nuclear Commodity Smuggling

Combatting Illegal Nuclear Trade

Event: New study recommends action to prevent nuclear smuggling to Iran, North Korea, and other countries seeking nuclear weapons.

Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Security Implications of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Report: New energy policies need to set a good example in terms of safeguards, transparency and restraint.

2015 NPT Review Conference Simulation

Dr. Lassina Zerbo’s Opening Speech to the Simulated 2015 NPT Review Conference

The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), spoke at the semester-long simulation course.

CNS Building

The Strategy of Strategic Trade Controls

October 9: Lecture by Crystal Pryor on the strategy of strategic trade controls: balancing economics, security, and politics.

Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)

Head of CTBTO visits Monterey, Engages Students and Experts

Dr. Lassina Zerbo’s September visit includes an ArmsControlWonk.com podcast recording, available for download.

US and Iran Flags (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Joint Event on Iranian Nuclear Negotiation

September 18th public briefing on the current negotiations of Iran’s nuclear program featuring ISIS’ David Albright and CNS’ Jon Wolfsthal.

Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria. (Photo: D. Calma/IAEA)

Safeguards and Middle East Issues Signal Contention at the 2014 IAEA General Conference

CNS and VCDNP experts review main issues facing the 2014 IAEA General Conference.