Six years ago, President Obama stood in Hradcany Square in Prague, Czech Republic and announced “America’s commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.” The President outlined a broad and bold strategy that focused on stopping rogue nuclear states, securing nuclear materials, and lowering weapon stockpiles.
Diplomacy Wins: US-Cuban Relations
On July 20, a flag raising ceremony drew hundreds of spectators and marked the reopening of the Cuban embassy in the United States. The short ceremony paled in comparison to the monumental shift in US foreign policy that the embassy opening represents. After years of estrangement, Cuba and the United States officially normalized diplomatic relations, ending a generation long stand-off.
Experts Available to Discuss Iran Nuclear Agreement
CONTACT: Amanda Waldron 202-264-9400 awaldron@clw.org I wanted to be sure you saw some of our recent analysis on the historic agreement to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: The Real Facts on the Iran Nuclear Deal: debunks 10 claims being offered in criticism of the final deal, including the arms embargo, important timelines of the agreement, and […]
The World’s First Nuclear Blast: 70 Years Ago, Today
On July 16, 1945 at 5:29am, a bright light flashed across the New Mexico desert, ushering in the atomic age. The world’s first atomic bomb had been successfully detonated.
Fact Sheet: Longevity of Major Iran Nuclear Agreement Provisions
According to the Lausanne framework agreement, the following provisions will be adhered to within the timeframe designated in this factsheet.
