Ambassador Thomas Graham, a member of the Center’s National Advisory Board, recently published a book, The Alternate Route: Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zones. I asked him a few questions about the book and his thoughts on the current state of global nuclear disarmament. This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. This is the second part of a two-part […]
Saudi Arabia’s controversial quest for nuclear power, explained
Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell spoke with Vox about Saudi Arabia’s nuclear goals. Alexandra Bell, an Obama-era State Department arms control expert, told me that the Saudis won’t budge “without high-level pressure from the White House.” That means sustained pressure from people like the president himself or top officials like Energy Secretary Perry are key […]
Statement from Center Executive Director John Tierney on the passing of Paul Castleman
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved and much respected colleague, Paul Castleman, a longtime Center of Arms Control and Non-Proliferation board member. We will sorely miss his sound judgment, passion for Center issues, good humor and intellect. He loved to lobby on arms control issues with the Center’s affiliate organization’s […]
Why the Russian Chemical Weapon Used to Poison an Ex-Spy Isn’t Banned
John Gilbert, member of the Scientists Working Group, spoke to Vice for an article and short video regarding nerve agents, specifically the Novichok family. “The so-called Novichok agents were deliberately made through a chemical production path that does not use internationally controlled chemicals,” said John Gilbert, a senior science fellow at the Center for Arms […]
The Alternate Route: A Q&A with Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr.
Ambassador Thomas Graham, a member of the Center’s National Advisory Board, recently published a book, The Alternate Route: Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zones. I asked him a few questions about the book and his thoughts on the current state of global nuclear disarmament. This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. This interview will be posted in […]