Gregory Koblentz and Stefano Costanzi, members of the Center’s Scientists Working Group on Biological and Chemical Security, authored a paper in NCT Magazine about controlling Novichok nerve agents in light of recent events. Since Novichok nerve agents came to public attention following a high-profile assassination attempt in 2018, the international chemical weapons nonproliferation regime has […]
Chance of nuclear use still low
Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke with unaffiliated Russian-language channel RTVI explaining that while the situation in Ukraine worsens, he does not believe Russian nuclear weapons use is likely. Clip below is in Russian.
Russia’s Nuclear Threats Prompt Memories Of Cuban Missile Crisis
Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke with Newsy on the 60th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis about comparisons to then and now, when tensions are as high as they were then.
Rising nuclear fears spur debate over red lines in Ukraine war
Policy Analyst Monica Montgomery spoke with The Hill about the Biden administration drawing “red lines” when it comes to Russia’s war in Ukraine. “Red lines is, I think, a very scary word in Washington, particularly following President Obama and the red lines supposedly drawn in Syria, and a lot of politicians and also leaders will shy away […]
Biden’s Air Defense Pledge to Ukraine May Not Be Realistic
Senior Policy Director John Erath spoke with Newsweek about the weapons used in Ukraine. There are two situations at play in Ukraine, according to John Erath, senior policy director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. Erath told Newsweek that there’s actual conflict on the ground, where HIMARS have proven very effective at hitting key Russian […]