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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China Is Still Not the New Soviet Union: Top U.S. Military Leaders Affirm U.S. Lead Over China

By John Isaacs There is a rising clamor in Washington, D.C., appealing for a substantial increase in the U.S. military budget to confront a resurgent China.  However, despite China’s military buildup, the United States will maintain a substantial lead in key capacities, such as nuclear weapons, combat aircraft and aircraft carriers (see chart below).   The China […]

‘A big blow’: Loss of a major funder

By John Tierney I write to you today with considerable urgency to talk about the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s recent operational decision to stop funding nuclear arms control issues. The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation has had a strong relationship with MacArthur for more than two decades. We have been honored […]

Members of Congress Pressure Biden to Reverse Trump Landmine Policy

By Nils Holst, Policy Intern In a bid to have the United States join a global landmine ban, a group of Members of Congress released a letter to President Joe Biden last month calling on him to bar the U.S. military from continuing to use anti-personnel landmines, highlighting more than two decades of foot-dragging by Democratic and Republican administrations to end the […]

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