Senior Policy Director spoke with Global News about the pros and cons of a Canadian nuclear arsenal. “Nuclear weapons are not the way to deal with growing uncertainty and danger around the world,” said John Erath, senior policy director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation in Washington, D.C. “It’s not a good idea … […]
Summary: Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1071)
Table numbers in parentheses are increases or decreases from the FY26 Request FY25 requested levels come from the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation’s Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Budget Request Briefing Book Request Numbers in this analysis only include discretionary requests Numbers may not add due to rounding Total National Defense Discretionary Spending (050) DOD […]
Attacking the Brain: Why NC3 Needs a Treaty
by Roc Iore* Your arms, legs, joints, and muscles are functioning correctly, as are your eyes, ears, brain and nervous system. Even if you live in a competitive environment with other people around you, everyone agrees not to attack each other’s bodies. Everyone can also attack each other’s ability to see, hear, feel and make […]
Reimagining the Pelindaba Treaty: Africa’s Role in a New Arms Control Era
by Nkazimulo Moyeni* As Africa accelerates its peaceful nuclear energy ambitions under the watch of international safeguards, the frameworks that govern arms control must evolve to reflect the continent’s energy needs and geopolitical aspirations. Africa is no longer just a passive observer of great power nuclear rivalry, but can become a strategic actor in shaping […]
80 Years Later: Hiroshima, Nagasaki and the Legacy of Hibakusha
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki with the first nuclear weapons ever used against another country. In this special episode, Communications Director and Guest Host Anna Schumann takes a step back from the hard-hitting policy deep dives Nukes of Hazard is generally known for to speak with Sara […]
