The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (also known as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, or NPT) is an international agreement designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote cooperation between states on peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and advance nuclear disarmament. The NPT was opened for signature on July 1, 1968, and the […]
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Fact Sheet: The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Updated January 2025 The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a multilateral agreement that prohibits the explosive testing of nuclear weapons. The CTBT opened for signatures on September 24, 1996, but the agreement is still in the ratification stage. The United States has signed, but has not yet ratified the treaty. The United States conducted […]
Front and Center Newsletter: March 24
An update on nuclear arms control, national security and nuclear weapons policy from the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation What’s News: US Builds Missile Defense System for South Korea, Causing More Tension Does deploying the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system protect South Korea from North Korean aggression? Senior Science Fellow Philip Coyle and […]
Front and Center Newsletter: March 18
An update on nuclear arms control, national security and Pentagon spending from the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation What’s News: Press Release: U.S. Chief Diplomat Rules Out Diplomacy Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s comments ruling out diplomatic engagement with North Korea and emphasizing military options are counterproductive to stopping North Korea’s nuclear advancement. To read […]
