By Sara Z. Kutchesfahani The Uranium One story — the one where Secretary Clinton “gave away all of our uranium to Russia” — is back in the news. The politics behind it are covered here, but it’s important to understand why, from a technical perspective, this whole “controversy” is ridiculous. Despite what Fox News and less mainstream purveyors […]
The Effect of Non-Certification under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA)
The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA, P.L. 114-17), at subsection 135(d)(6)(A), adds to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a requirement that the President determine, every 90 days, whether he can certify that: “(i) Iran is transparently, verifiably, and fully implementing the agreement, including all related technical or additional agreements; “(ii) Iran has not […]
The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
By Anna Schumann Less than one month ago, I started a new job — a dream job, in every sense of the word, and I’m not just saying that because my new boss will read this — as the Communications Director for the Center. I was hired for my communications experience and, as has been […]
Will Jimmy Carter Visit North Korea? Experts Aren’t Sure It’s A Good Idea
Policy Analyst James McKeon was quoted in Bustle discussing the history of diplomacy with North Korea. “Carter really took the lead in going over to North Korea, over some objections from the Clinton Administration, to establish the agreement,” James McKeon, a policy analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, tells Bustle. “Because he […]
Op-ed: Preventing nuclear terrorism should remain a top U.S. priority
Senior policy analyst Sara Z. Kutchesfahani wrote an op-ed in The Hill, discussing priorities for the forthcoming nuclear posture review. “President Trump’s NPR, in his words, will “ensure that the U.S. nuclear deterrent is modern, robust, flexible, resilient, ready, and appropriately tailored to deter 21st Century threats and reassure our allies.” Overall, we should expect […]