Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

Less than one year left to save New START treaty

Today, with US-Russian relations at a post-Cold War low, and as both countries modernize their nuclear arsenals, the threat of a new nuclear arms race underscores the need for sensible non-proliferation and arms control cooperation.

READ MORE
Test your nuclear weapons knowledge!

Don’t bomb this quiz about nuclear weapons! What do you know about U.S. and global policy?

READ MORE
Abandoning the Iran nuclear deal was reckless and dangerous

Our experts recommend that the United States returns to compliance with the JCPOA as it is the only responsible pathway to verifiably constrain Iran’s nuclear program.

READ MORE
The idea is simple: we don’t need to use nuclear weapons first

We can protect ourselves and our allies without having to start a nuclear war. Learn what a No First Use policy would do

READ MORE
Five ways to donate to the Center

Making a tax-deductible donation to the Center is now easier than ever. Give once, monthly, through Facebook or Amazon, or round up your change!

READ MORE
previous arrowprevious arrow
next arrownext arrow
Slider

A nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to reducing and eventually eliminating the threats posed by nuclear, chemical and biological weapons through Congressional engagement and public education.

Countries

Learn about stockpiles of nuclear weapons and nuclear material around the globe.

Read More

Fact Sheets

Learn about nuclear weapons, defense spending, critical nuclear weapons treaties and more.

Read More

Experts

Former Members of Congress, diplomats, military officers, scientists and more.

Read More

Podcasts

From Godzilla to missile defense, take 25 minutes to learn more about nuclear weapons issues.

Read More

STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDRA BELL AS DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE IN THE BUREAU OF ARMS CONTROL, VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE

CONTACT: Anna Schumann Communications Director aschumann@armscontrolcenter.org (JANUARY 22 – WASHINGTON) On behalf of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation and Council for a Livable World, Executive Director John Tierney, a former nine-term Congressman from Massachusetts, released the following statement on the appointment of Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell to Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification […]

Fact Sheet: U.S. Nuclear Weapons Modernization: Costs & Constraints

The United States plans to spend up to $1.5 trillion to overhaul its nuclear arsenal by rebuilding each leg of the nuclear triad and its accompanying infrastructure. The plans include, but are not limited to, a new class of ballistic missile submarines, a new set of silo-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, a new nuclear cruise missile, […]

STATEMENT ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION PLANS TO EXTEND NEW START FOR FIVE YEARS 

CONTACT: Anna Schumann Communications Director aschumann@armscontrolcenter.org  (JANUARY 21 – WASHINGTON) Based on Washington Post reporting that the Biden administration plans to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) by five years, just before it was set to expire February 5, Executive Director John Tierney released the following statement:  “Extending New START for the full five […]

Joe Biden’s Plan to Extend Russia Nuclear Treaty Praised by Arms Control Groups

Executive Director John Tierney was quoted in Newsweek about the Biden administration’s plan to extend the New START agreement with Russia for the full five years allowed by the treaty. “Extending New START for the full five years allowed under the terms of the agreement is the right decision,” John Tierney, executive director of the […]

Fact Sheet: The Nuclear Triad

The U.S. nuclear arsenal comprises thousands of nuclear weapons and three methods of delivery, sometimes called “legs.” Warheads can be launched from the air via strategic bombers carrying gravity bombs or cruise missiles, from the sea by submarines holding ballistic missiles, or from underground silos housing intercontinental ballistic missiles. Collectively, these delivery methods are referred […]

Newsletter

Sign up for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation's monthly newsletter to get a rundown of top stories delivered to your inbox each month.
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

820 1st Street NE, Suite LL-180
Washington, D.C. 20002
Phone: 202.546.0795