For the scientists at the National Ignition Facility (a part of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), a typical work day consists of attempting to “creat[e] a miniature star on Earth. ” Clearly no easy task, however, the deadline for the “ignition” part of the project of September 30, 2012 has now come and gone — leaving the future of this project hanging in the balance.
Reif Ties the Knot!
If you are wondering why NoH’s fearless editor is unusually silent over the next few days, it is not because he has taken a vow of silence or any cat has gotten his tongue. Rather, Kingston and Laura Bateman tied the knot this past weekend in a beautiful ceremony that took place in Sandy Spring, Maryland. They have fled Washington, D.C. not to escape partisanship, but for their honeymoon. From everyone at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, congrats to a great couple!
The Presidential Candidates and Iran: 4 Things to Know
Happy Friday, all! Over on the Center’s website, I’ve got a primer on the candidates and Iran. The piece places the candidates’ positions on Iran in context, discussing Romney’s shifting red lines, Obama’s nonproliferation policy, the two candidates’ f…
Beyond Treaties: Immediate Steps to Reduce Nuclear Dangers
A new report by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace includes a contribution from Kingston Reif, the Center’s Director for Nuclear Non-Proliferation. The report is entitled “Beyond Treaties: Immediate Steps to Reduce Nuclear Dangers,” and pro…
VP Debate Prep: The Ryan Defense Budget
At tonight’s Vice-Presidential debate, all eyes will be on Paul Ryan, who is well-loved in conservative circles as a fiscal hawk — except when it comes to defense. The budget is sure to come up during the Biden-Ryan faceoff, so before tuning in, give a second read to our own Laicie Olson’s piece on Ryan’s plans for defense spending, published a few weeks ago on The Truman National Security Project’s Doctrine blog.
