An update on arms control, national security, and politics from Council for a Livable World and the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. What’s News: Council and Center Next Gen! Did you notice our new look? We’ve been investing in changes to increase our impact on peace and security issues. Please take a minute to […]
Front and Center – May 9
An update on national security, foreign policy & politics from Council for a Livable World and the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. WHAT’S NEW: Iran Bill Passes in the Senate After a marathon of poison pill amendments submitted to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, the Senate finally ended debate and passed the bill […]
As you celebrate Earth Day: more reasons to rebuke the nuke!
Center Signs onto Letter on Budget Resolution Amendments
March 26, 2015 Dear Senator: We are pleased that the United States Senate is considering a budget resolution for fiscal year 2016 and providing an opportunity for Senators to offer amendments on a wide variety of budget and policy issues. It is a clear indication that the Senate is interested in a robust budget debate. […]
Factsheet: FY 2016 Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation Budget Request
Greg Terryn and Sarah Tully Since 2004, the NNSA’s nuclear non-proliferation programs have facilitated the removal of all weapons-grade highly enriched uranium (HEU) from 17 countries—165 bombs worth of nuclear material. Nevertheless, “nearly 2,000 metric tons of weapons-usable nuclear materials remain spread across hundreds of sites around the globe,” according to the Nuclear Threat Initiative, […]