WHAT’S NEWS: Trump’s Misguided Rush to Scrap the Iran Deal When Iran’s compliance with the nuclear accord comes up for certification again, President Trump has indicated he may declare Iran not in compliance, possibly even if there is evidence to the contrary. For more, click here. U.S. Opens Door to Talks With North Korea, While Flexing […]
Front and Center: July 29
NUKES OF HAZARD PODCAST: Trinity: The First Nuclear Test Contrary to popular belief, the first nuclear explosion in human history took place not in Japan, but in New Mexico. This episode dives into that test and explains why Congress is threatening progress made on nuclear arms control. Listen on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or SoundCloud. WHAT’S NEWS: North Korea Fires […]
Front and Center: July 22
WHAT’S NEWS: Congress Must Preserve the INF Treaty with Russia Amb. Thomas Graham Jr., a Center National Advisory Board Member, penned an op-ed in The National Interest explaining how a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) could put the INF Treaty – and thus U.S. national security – at risk. To read his op-ed, click here. […]
Front and Center: July 15
NUKES OF HAZARD PODCAST: The Iran Deal Two-Year Anniversary It’s been two years since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — commonly known as the Iran Deal — was signed. This episode features Amb. Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. negotiator of the agreement, and Richard Nephew, the lead American sanctions expert during the negotiations. […]
Front and Center: July 8
WHAT’S NEWS: North Korea’s ICBM Test: What Does It Mean? On the Fourth of July, North Korea successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Why was this test significant, and how will it influence U.S. policy? John Walsh, an intern at the Center answers these pressing questions in a blog post. To read it, […]
