Executive Director John Tierney was asked to help introduce a bill by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA). The full text of his remarks is below. “The last time this bill was introduced, it was bipartisan in nature, and this one should be, too. There are those who would argue that we […]
5 Things to Know About Ground-based Midcourse Defense
Got 90 seconds? Learn the basics of what was once called National Missile Defense, and is now called Ground-based Midcourse Defense, or GMD.
Video Explainer: What is the INF Treaty?
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between the United States and Russia entered into force in 1988 and helped prevent the proliferation of intermediate-range missiles until the Trump Administration pulled out of the agreement without cause in August 2019.
Back to School — Four Nuclear Must-Reads From Women
By Sara Z. Kutchesfahani With summer now officially over and schools back in session, in the spirit of combatting the marticle (articles/reports only quoting men as sources), I have compiled a list of four must-reads for anyone interested in nuclear weapons/non-proliferation/security issues, written by five women. These pieces cover the intricacies of nuclear weapons; gender […]
Broken Arrow News: Week of August 26
By Luisa Kenausis, Scoville Fellow In U.S. military lingo, a “broken arrow” refers to a incident involving the loss of a nuclear weapon. Here, we’re bringing you the nuclear weapons news that’s been ‘lost’ in the last week. Editor’s note: This will be the last Broken Arrow News piece written by our Scoville Fellow Luisa Kenausis, […]
