Thoughts on the Helsinki Summit In terms of arms control, this summit did not produce anything concrete. In their public remarks, President Putin discussed the two U.S.-Russia bilateral arms control treaties — New START and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) — while President Trump mentioned global nuclear issues in the context of North Korea and Iran. […]
Front and Center: June 16, 2018
Featured Nukes of Hazard Podcast Episode The Once and Future Framework: In 1994, the United States negotiated an agreement with North Korea that curbed its nuclear ambitions for eight years. The collapse of the agreement offers lessons for diplomatic efforts today. This episode from last year dives into the agreement with North Korea experts Jon Wolfsthal, […]
Front and Center: May 12, 2018
New Nukes of Hazard Podcast The Art of Violating the Deal: President Trump announced he would withdraw from and openly violate U.S. commitments under the Iran Deal. We speak with nuclear expert Joe Cirincione and Iran expert Barbara Slavin about the impacts of this catastrophic decision. Listen or download now Our Take Nuclear Experts on a […]
Front and Center: April 15, 2018
Our Take Three Strikes Means Bolton Should be Out: Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell and Policy Analyst James McKeon wrote an op-ed in The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists detailing concerns with John Bolton’s foreign policy blusters. Read more Reducing the Risks of Nuclear War through Education: Scoville Fellow Luisa Kenausis writes about her efforts to educate her peers […]
Front and Center: March 10, 2018
Our Take Proud to be an international woman in a male-oriented field: Senior Policy Analyst Sara Z. Kutchesfahani celebrates the women she’s met in her career in nuclear non-proliferation for International Women’s Day. Read more Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Spending Briefing Book: We break down the budget request and put it all in context. Learn more A Will to […]