Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

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Nuclear Issues in the Ukraine Crisis

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues into its second year, concerns about a war breaking out between Russia and NATO countries, including the United States, continue. Our experts have answers to your most pressing questions about the nuclear risks involved in this conflict and the potential diplomatic paths forward.

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Next Up in Arms Control

New ideas and new perspectives are critical to strengthening the non-proliferation regime and arms control measures, not just to address our present, but to build a new future. That's why we're proud to launch a new blog series focused on new voices with a new angle on arms control.

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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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Nuclear-Armed States and Regional Tension

Ongoing proliferation efforts in nuclear-armed countries worldwide have escalated tensions. Transparency about nuclear stockpiles and policies is crucial to keeping us safe.

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Nuclear Crises and Close Calls

Throughout history, nuclear-armed states have almost been driven into nuclear conflict, or almost exploded nuclear weapons, or even lost nuclear bombs. As long as these weapons exist, so does the chance of an accident or crisis.

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Heatwaves and H-Bombs: The Nuclear Triad’s Vulnerabilities to Climate Change

By Shawn Rostker Sunday, July 21, broke the record for the hottest day recorded on Earth in modern times. The following day, that record was broken again.    Extreme weather events like this are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity than during any other period of recorded human existence, and the cumulative effects of climate […]

Op-ed: Why Congress Shouldn’t Fund a New Sea-Launched Nuke

Senior Policy Director John Erath wrote an op-ed in Just Security about the nuclear sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) and why it is not worth its cost. Reviving the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile not only goes against sound military doctrine, it also undermines the basic national interests the United States Navy has always protected. So why do […]

Op-ed: Nuclear Shadows Over South Asia: Strategic Instabilities in the China-India-Pakistan Triad

Research Analyst wrote an op-ed in The Diplomat about the dangers of the India-Pakistan-China nuclear triad and ways all three countries can cooperate in the future. Recent attention to nuclear dangers has been largely devoted to expanding Chinese forces, Russian nuclear threats, and the growing momentum toward a comprehensive nuclear buildup in the United States. At the same […]

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