Research Analyst Samuel Hickey spoke to Overnight Defense & National Security about China’s recent test of a hypersonic weapons system. Samuel Hickey, a research analyst for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, says the test shows that the U.S. and China need to communicate with each other on strategic defense. “All it really does […]
Op-ed: Preventing an accidental nuclear crisis in Iran and beyond
Research Analyst Samuel Hickey wrote an op-ed in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists arguing that despite its politicization in Congress, the Iran nuclear deal represents the next-generation nuclear verification design to prevent any country from cheating its way to a nuclear weapon in a hurry. “There has been no sign as to when nuclear talks […]
Op-ed: Congress’s role in the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal
Research Analyst Samuel Hickey wrote an op-ed in The Hill explaining how Congress can exercise oversight over the newly-formed AUKUS security pact and address proliferation concerns. President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently announced the creation of a new security pact (AUKUS), and the first order of business […]
‘Neglected danger’: Nukes not in forefront in speeches at UN
Senior Policy Director John Erath was quoted in an Associated Press article analyzing the lack of discussion of nuclear issues at the UN General Assembly this month. “We’re seeing a generational change,” says John Erath, a former U.S. diplomat and national security official now with the nonprofit, Washington-based Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. “What’s […]
Biden’s nuclear agenda in trouble as Pentagon hawks attack
Executive Director John Tierney was quoted in a POLITICO article about the recent ouster of Biden ally Leonor Tomero, who questioned the status quo on nuclear weapons. “Department of Defense insiders wanted nothing to do with anyone who wanted to carry forth Joe Biden’s views on nuclear modernization,” said former Rep. John Tierney, executive director […]
