Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

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You're invited!

We’re hosting our 2021 annual conference, entitled "Arms Control in a Divided America", on November 2, 2021 at 4:30 pm. Speakers include Members of Congress and arms control experts.

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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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Summary: Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2792)

as reported by the Senate Armed Services Committee (Table numbers in parentheses are increases or decreases from the FY22 Request; numbers may not add due to rounding)    Total National Defense Discretionary Spending (050)  Allocation  FY21 Enacted  FY22 Request  SASC Authorization  DoD Discretionary Base  $635.5 billion  $715 billion  $740.3 billion   DoE Discretionary Base  $26.6 billion  $27.9 […]

Op-ed: Preventing an accidental nuclear crisis in Iran and beyond

Research Analyst Samuel Hickey wrote an op-ed in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists arguing that despite its politicization in Congress, the Iran nuclear deal represents the next-generation nuclear verification design to prevent any country from cheating its way to a nuclear weapon in a hurry. “There has been no sign as to when nuclear talks […]

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

As passed by the House of Representatives (Table numbers in parentheses are increases or decreases from the FY22 Request) Total National Defense Discretionary Spending (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 […]

Fact Sheet: Advanced Reactors, Nuclear Security and Non-Proliferation Concerns

The nuclear industry is developing several promising new technologies to meet the demand for “green” energy, but some may do more damage to U.S. non-proliferation policy than they are worth. The question for the federal government should be which of the possible avenues maximizes safety and minimizes proliferation risk. Supporters of advanced reactors often point […]

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