President Trump has embroiled the United States in yet another war in the Middle East, and at the heart of his shifting reasons for striking Iran with the help of Israel is Iran’s nuclear program. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL-11) sat down with former Research Analyst and Paul Castleman Fellow Sam Hickey to discuss the big […]
When Recognition Becomes a Risk: Risky Trumpian Rhetoric
by SeungHwan Kim* On October 24, 2025, President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One en route to Asia, made a short remark with profound implications about North Korea (DPRK): “Well, I think they are sort of a nuclear power…” Since the start of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump has consistently emphasized his personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong […]
With Liberty and Justice for Some: with Former Rep. John Tierney
Executive Director John Tierney spoke with Representative Mark Pocan on his podcast With Liberty and Justice for Some about President Trump’s nuclear threats on Iran and increases in defense funding for this year’s President’s Budget Request.
North Dakota stands at the center of America’s nuclear deterrence amid Iran conflict
Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke with Valley News Live about nuclear threats to the United States. John Erath, Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, says the current conflict with Iran does not pose a direct nuclear threat to the United States, at least not yet. “Iran does not have nuclear […]
On the Passing of Chairman Emeritus Robert Gard
It is with great sadness that the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, and its sister organization Council for a Livable World, acknowledge and mourn the loss of Lt. General Robert Gard, who had served as Chairman Emeritus of the Center’s Board of Directors since 2015 after many decades of offering his expertise in various […]
