House Appropriations National Nuclear Security Administration budget allocates almost $160 million for Nuclear Smuggling Detection & Deterrence in 2020: around 10% more than the $140 million recommended by the White House. It remains to be seen which numbers will make it into the final National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.
Putin moves to leave weapons treaty as US accuses Russia of nuclear violations
Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell spoke with CNN about a senior military official’s accusations that Russia was doing nuclear testing. “This accusation comes with absolutely zero evidence to support it,” said Alexandra Bell, senior policy director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. She noted the lack of details Ashley offered. “There was no […]
In the News: Cyber Capabilities Threatening Critical Infrastructure
As countries continue to refine emerging technologies and cyber capabilities, there is an increased risk to nuclear infrastructure and nuclear security. International norm development is critical to protect nuclear facilities and other infrastructure.
Russia ‘probably’ violating nuclear test ban treaty, top US official says
Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell spoke with The Guardian about a U.S. military official’s accusation that Russia was violating a testing ban. “This seems to be rumours masquerading as an actual compliance assessment,” said Alexandra Bell, a former state department arms control official and now senior policy director at the Centre for Arms Control and […]
In the News: ICONS Young Professional and Student Submissions
Attention young professionals and students: you can submit innovative and original essays on the topic “Future of Nuclear Security: Sustaining and Strengthening Efforts” for upcoming International Atomic Energy Agency International Conference on Nuclear Security: Sustaining and Strengthening Efforts ICONS conference by Friday, 6 September 2019. The conference will take place February 10-14, 2020 in Vienna, […]