Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke with the Wall Street Journal about possible nuclear escalation in Ukraine. The article is behind a subscriber-only paywall. Perhaps above all, repeated hints from Russian officials, including Mr. Putin last fall, that Moscow could use nuclear weapons during the war, has eroded a nuclear taboo that has been in place […]
Evolving Threats, Un-evolving Solutions: Geo-Politicization of Export Control Policy
by Sophy Macartney* Export control regimes are one of the cornerstones of global non-proliferation efforts, aiming to keep potentially dangerous technologies out of the hands of possible aggressors. Since the Cold War, export control regimes have aimed for inclusiveness and avoided targeting specific states while including states with problematic export histories in hopes they would […]
Diplomatic Teams
By John Erath Recently, I attended a basketball game. This is not unusual. In my mind, there is little that can match the excitement of a live sporting event, and the skills on display at any NBA game are breathtaking. This particular game, however, was a bit out of the ordinary. It was the Brooklyn […]
Nuclear Secrecy: A Case for Lifting the Veil
by Sanaa Alvira* Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has raised fears about the safety and security of nuclear energy facilities and the consequences should such a place become a target. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has come under repeated shelling during the war. On Feb. 24, 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) activated […]
New START: Frequently Asked Questions
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is the last remaining bilateral arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. A basic overview of the treaty can be found in our New START fact sheet. Below are answers to questions based on recent developments and statements on New START. What is the current […]
