A Test for U.S. Nuclear Weapons: Can They Beat the Sequester? Take a moment to listen to a few Republican lawmakers speak on the House or Senate floor, or pay attention to their comments and questions during hearings. Chances are, more than a few will quote something from one of the few major news outlets […]
CNN‘s The Situation Discusses Dirty Bombs with Kingston Reif
Director of Non-Proliferation Programs, Kingston Reif, joined CNN‘s The Situation to discuss stolen cobalt-60 and dirty bombs. Watch the clip here.
Military Leaders Agree – Support Deal with Iran
This first-step agreement with Iran represents a good way forward. Under the preliminary deal, Iran must halt further advancement of its nuclear program. There is no doubt that without this deal, Iran would continue to develop greater nuclear capabilities. This six-month agreement includes a rigorous inspection and transparency regime. Congress deserves credit for enacting credible […]
Politico Pro Covers New Center Report on Non-Treaty Nuclear Stockpile Reductions ($)
Report: Non-treaty nuke cuts have historical precedent November 26, 2013 By Leigh Munsil Not all nuclear arsenal reductions need to be done by treaties with Russia, according to a new report by the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation. The largest and most visible changes to the size of the U.S. nuclear arsenal have been […]
National Defense Magazine Story on Nuclear Weapons & the Sequester Quotes Kingston Reif
A Test for U.S. Nuclear Weapons: Can They Beat the Sequester? As far as nuclear weapons are concerned, politics trumps the Budget Control Act. While the U.S. military faces budget cuts of nearly $500 billion over the next decade, spending on nuclear weapons and delivery systems is expected to soar, according to analysts. Even though […]
