Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

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Where do we go from here?

After coming perilously close to losing all constraints on the world's two largest nuclear arsenals, the New START agreement was extended through 2026. But 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.

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Test your nuclear weapons knowledge!

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

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The United States must once again pursue diplomacy with Iran

We can make the United States and the world safer by reentering the JCPOA and putting Iran’s nuclear program back in the box.

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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

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National missile defense: defense theology with unproven technology

Despite decades of research, development, and testing, there remains no reliably effective anti-missile system to counter ICBMs. But the hefty price tag and poor test record hasn't stopped some lawmakers from wanting to expand GMD without first proving that the system is effective.

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Biden’s nuclear agenda in trouble as Pentagon hawks attack

Executive Director John Tierney was quoted in a POLITICO article about the recent ouster of Biden ally Leonor Tomero, who questioned the status quo on nuclear weapons. “Department of Defense insiders wanted nothing to do with anyone who wanted to carry forth Joe Biden’s views on nuclear modernization,” said former Rep. John Tierney, executive director […]

What’s Beneath the Surface of Australia’s Decision to Build Nuclear-Powered Submarines

By John Erath While the news that the United States plans to help Australia build and operate nuclear submarines has recently made headlines, the real story may be the one remaining below the (metaphorical) surface. The obvious aspect to note of the September 15 announcement is that it provides another signal that the Biden administration […]

Summary: Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350)

as reported by the House Armed Services Committee  Total National Defense Discretionary Spending Request (050) Allocation  FY21 Enacted  FY22 Request  HASC Authorization  DoD Discretionary Base  $635.5 billion  $715 billion  $739.5 billion                       DoE Discretionary Base  $26.6 billion  $27.9 billion  $28.2 billion                 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)*  $69 billion  n/a  n/a                             Defense-Related Activities  $0.5 billion  $0.4 billion  $0.4 billion             […]

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