by John Isaacs Prepared by Cuyler O’Brien On February 7, Vice President Joseph Biden spoke at the 45th annual Munich Security Conference and outlined key pillars of the Obama administration’s emerging foreign policy. Biden signaled that the new administration will focus heavily on bilateral and multilateral partnerships. As Biden emphasized, “International alliances and organizations do […]
Center Chairman and Council Board Member Joins Obama for Signing of Guantanamo Closure Order
by Robert G. Gard On January 22, President Barack Obama signed an executive order that closes the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay within one year. The order also ends the Central Intelligence Agency’s secret overseas prison program and bans torture. Joining Obama at the Oval Office signing ceremony was Lt. General Robert Gard, chairman of […]
Reducing Biological Risks to Security: International Policy Recommendations for the Obama Administration
In recent years, the U.S. government has strengthened its national preparedness and response capabilities for catastrophic disease events, including bioterrorism. But it has paid inadequate attention to prevention and response measures internationally. The Obama Administration can change course, correct this deficit, and take strong action to reduce biological risks to security.
Congress and National Security Under Bush: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
by John Isaacs THE GOOD For eight years, Congress stopped Bush proposals for a new generation of nuclear weapons, including small nuclear weapons, the Nuclear Bunker Buster (Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator) and the Reliable Replacement Warhead. The Bush Administration did not resume nuclear testing and did not withdraw the U.S. signature from the Comprehensive […]
Strengthening U.S. Security Through Non-Proliferation and Arms Control: Recommendations for the Obama Administration
by Robert G. Gard and Leonor Tomero In 2008, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation sought input from 60 scientists, academics, members of Congress, senior congressional staffers, and representatives from advocacy groups, think tanks, and foundations to assess the priorities for the next Administration on nuclear arms control and non-proliferation. This report summarizes the consultations. […]