An update on nuclear arms control, national security and nuclear weapons policy from the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
WHAT’S NEWS:
New Trump Budget Bolsters Nukes, Cuts Non-Proliferation Programs
President Trump’s budget increases the Pentagon’s budget without accountability, recklessly boosting funds for nuclear weapons while slashing money for non-proliferation programs that work to keep dangerous nuclear materials out of the hands of terrorists. To read the Center’s full press release, click here.
CENTER QUIZ:
Last Week’s Winners and This Week’s Quiz
Center Quiz Winner: Frank Munley was the first to correctly answer last week’s Center question stating that the George W. Bush Administration withdrew the U.S. from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty to develop and deploy the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system.
This Week’s Center Quiz: What is the name of the largest bomb in the U.S. nuclear arsenal?
The first person to send us the correct answer will get a shout out in next week’s newsletter. To participate in either or both quizzes, send your answer to hcorrea@armscontrolcenter.org.
WHAT WE ARE READING:
FY 2018 Defense Budget Briefing Book
The Center has released its defense budget briefing book analyzing national security spending within the President’s FY18 proposed budget. It contains analysis of topline figures, along with important programs and provisions related to the Pentagon’s, NNSA’s and State Department’s budgets. To download a PDF version of the briefing book, click here.
CENTER IN THE PRESS:
Executive Director John Tierney was quoted in US News and World Report about the proposed U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia. To read the article, click here.
Senior Science Fellow Philip Coyle was quoted in the Associated Press on the planned ground-based missile defense (GMD) test. To read the article, click here.
Philip Coyle in the Washington Post on ground-based missile defense (GMD). To read the article, click here.
Philip Coyle in Foxtrot Alpha on how to dismantle a nuclear weapon. To read the article, click here.
Senior Diplomatic Fellow Amb. Peter Galbraith was interviewed by BBC News on President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia and his approach to diplomacy. To watch the interview, click here.
ICYMI: NUKES OF HAZARD PODCAST
ICYMI: Congressman Lieu on Nuclear First-Strike
One single person has the sole authority to launch U.S. nuclear weapons: The President of the United States. We spoke with Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) about his bill that would limit presidential nuclear authority. Our analysts also discuss the North Korean ballistic missile test that could have struck U.S. territory. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, SoundCloud or the Center website.
