Research Analyst Monica Montgomery was quoted in Forbes about the Biden administration’s decision to fund a new nuclear-armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile, known as SLCM-N, in his fiscal year 2022 budget request. “Putting nuclear-armed missiles back on the conventional surface or attack submarine fleets of the Navy is a real cause for concern,” says Monica Montgomery […]
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Why scientists are concerned about leaks at biolabs
Gregory Koblentz and Lynn Klotz, members of our Science Working Group, were both quoted in an Agence France-Presse article about leaks at biolabs. “There are HVAC filtration systems, so that the virus can’t escape through exhaust; any waste water that leaves the facility is treated with either chemicals or high temperatures to make sure that […]
Initial Reactions to the FY 2022 Defense Budget
CONTACT: Anna Schumann Communications Director aschumann@armscontrolcenter.org (MAY 28 – WASHINGTON) Following the Biden administration’s release of its requested FY 2022 defense budget, Executive Director and former Congressman John Tierney released the following statement, based on a quick analysis from the team at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation: TOPLINE TOTAL SPENDING: “Spending $753 billion on defense, […]
Regardless of COVID-19’s origins, experts say it’s time to tighten up biosecurity lab protocols
Gregory Koblentz, a member of our Science Working Group, was quoted in a Popular Science article on developing a global approach to biosecurity. Of the 23 countries that have BSL-4 labs, only 17 have national biosafety associations or are members of international partnerships. International bodies, the researchers say, should be providing support for the remaining […]
CENTER AND COUNCIL MOURN LOSS OF GEORGE WALLERSTEIN
Upon hearing the news of George Wallerstein’s passing, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation and Council for a Livable World Executive Director John Tierney released the following statement celebrating the Center board member’s — and longtime nuclear arms control champion’s — life. “George was an incredible advisor and supporter, and a wonderful human being. We will miss his brilliant insights, sense of humor and overwhelming generosity with his […]
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