Updated March 2021 Under Section 123 of the U.S. Atomic Energy Act, the United States cannot make any significant transfers of nuclear material, equipment, or components to another nation without a congressionally-approved agreement. The United States has so-called “123 agreements” with 24 countries, and is currently engaged in formal negotiations for a nuclear cooperation agreement […]
Major FMWG-Related Provisions: Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act: HR 2810
View as PDF On December 12, 2017, President Trump signed the first law of his administration that will have a significant impact on U.S. efforts to reduce nuclear terrorism. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — a $700 billion bill that provides funding for U.S. defense programs — determines how much money should be allocated […]
After baseless Trump decertification, Congress must preserve Iran deal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anna Schumann aschumann@armscontrolcenter.org AFTER BASELESS TRUMP DECERTIFICATION, CONGRESS MUST PRESERVE IRAN DEAL Former Congressman and arms control expert: Absent any evidence of Iranian violations, Congress has an obligation to preserve the Iran nuclear agreement. (October 13, 2017 \\ Washington) Ignoring all evidence and testimony from military leaders, President Trump has “decertified” the Joint Comprehensive […]
Job Opening: Communications Director
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is looking for a Communications Director. Job Description The Communications Director reports to the Executive Director, and is responsible for developing and executing the Center’s and Council’s communications strategy. The Communications Director works closely with the Center’s and Council’s Senior Policy Director and Council’s Deputy Political Director to […]
Ask an Expert: The Iran Deal Two Years Later
Click here for a printable PDF version. On July 14, 2015, the United States and its international negotiating partners reached a historic agreement with Iran: the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the Iran nuclear deal. The Center asked two of the agreement’s lead negotiators to reflect on the deal two years after its […]