Compromise Bill Limits Restrictions on Nuclear Arms Control Efforts Douglas P. Guarino December 12, 2013 A new defense conference bill includes limits on nuclear arms control efforts, but the restrictions are not as prohibitive as some House Republicans wanted. As originally approved by the House in June, the defense authorization bill for fiscal 2014 would […]
Center Releases In-Depth Study of the Conference Version of the FY2013 NDAA
“While the NDAA covers a broad spectrum of national security issues, the House version raised some serious concern for the future of nuclear weapons and non-proliferation programs,” said John Isaacs, Executive Director of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. “Fortunately, the conferees watered down or eliminated many of the objectionable nuclear provisions including limitations on the implementation of the New START treaty.”
Strategy, Not Cold War Ideology, Should Guide Conferees on Defense Bill
“The Republican leadership seems stuck in the Cold War, authorizing hundreds of million on nuclear weapons and missile defense programs that military leaders did not request,” said Reif. “Pentagon spending should be driven by strategic need and affordability.”
Ryan-Murray Budget Deal Misses Mark on Security Opportunities
“The deal increases funding for a series of critical international and domestic programs,” said Laicie Heeley, the Center’s Director of Defense Policy. “Tragically, the new deal still pours wasted billions into programs that do not enhance the security of the United States or our allies.”
Scientist Working Group Statement to 2013 Biological Weapon Convention Meeting
Scientists Working Group on Chemical and Biological WeaponsCenter for Arms Control and NonproliferationWashington D.C – December, 9 2013NGO Statement to the Meeting of States Parties to the Biological and Toxin Weapons ConventionDistinguished delegates and guests, the Scientists Working Group welcomes this opportunity to address the States Parties to the BWC. We wish to address the […]
