Policy Analyst James McKeon spoke with Circa about what happens next in the diplomatic process between Trump and Kim. “This is actually monumental from a symbolic standpoint,” said James McKeon, a policy analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation, of the summit, but he added it does not mandate much concrete action by […]

Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell spoke to Inkstick about her impressions of the Trump-Kim summit. “The principles outlined in joint statement are reiterations of previous public lines and there is a commitment to commence technical talks. That’s good. Of course, as with all things, the devil is in the details. A verifiable disarmament treaty will […]

Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell wrote an op-ed in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists following the Trump-Kim summit. We’ve come a long way since 2007, when then-Senator Barack Obama was roundly chastised for saying he would meet with the leaders of Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea during a presidential primary debate.Then-Senators Hillary Clinton […]

Policy Analyst James McKeon spoke with CTV (Canada) about the commitments that were made, were not made, and should still be made between North Korea and the United States.

Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell spoke to Slate’s Trumpcast podcast about the perceptions and reality of the Trump-Kim summit. “Reagan was very clear: we need to trust but verify. And the ‘but verify’ thing seems to be missing from all of President Trump’s public talking points thus far.” Listen