By John Isaacs There is a rising clamor in Washington, D.C., appealing for a substantial increase in the U.S. military budget to confront a resurgent China. However, despite China’s military buildup, the United States will maintain a substantial lead in key capacities, such as nuclear weapons, combat aircraft and aircraft carriers (see chart below). The China […]
Regardless of Blame, Iran’s Responsibilities Are the Same
By John Erath As of the latter half of July, prospects for some kind of revival of the Iran nuclear deal remain uncertain, and it is worth taking a few moments to examine the state of play. The Biden administration came into office favoring a return to the Joint Cooperative Plan of Action (JCPOA), as […]
‘A big blow’: Loss of a major funder
By John Tierney I write to you today with considerable urgency to talk about the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s recent operational decision to stop funding nuclear arms control issues. The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation has had a strong relationship with MacArthur for more than two decades. We have been honored […]
Members of Congress Pressure Biden to Reverse Trump Landmine Policy
By Nils Holst, Policy Intern In a bid to have the United States join a global landmine ban, a group of Members of Congress released a letter to President Joe Biden last month calling on him to bar the U.S. military from continuing to use anti-personnel landmines, highlighting more than two decades of foot-dragging by Democratic and Republican administrations to end the […]
Front and Center: July 19, 2021
KEY HOUSE COMMITTEE ELIMINATES FUNDING FOR NEW NUCLEAR WEAPON The House Appropriations Committee rejected $15 million in funding for the Trump-proposed, Biden-requested new nuclear sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) in their fiscal year 2022 spending bills that passed out of committee last week. Read more about the SLCM-N in our new Center factsheet. THE BALL IS […]
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