FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amanda Waldron awaldron@armscontrolcenter.org 202.264.9400 Washington, DC—After nearly two years of intensive negotiations, the P5+1 (United States, United Kingdom, China, Russia, France, and Germany) and Iran have reached a historic agreement to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. The announced deal implements the April framework agreement to significantly constrain Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for […]
The House is Reckless and Senate is Secretive on Slushy Defense Spending
Press statement issued following the House approval of its version of the FY16 NDAA.
Press Release: Iran Bill Passes Senate, House Supports Diplomacy
“So, for today, Congress did no harm. Let’s see about tomorrow.”
Agreement Achieved on a Framework Deal to Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran
According to reports, the P5+1 world powers have reached a agreement on a framework of a final deal to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation and its sister organization, Council for a Livable World, commend the U.S. and its negotiating partners for this breakthrough on the way to a comprehensive and peaceful resolution to one of the world’s most critical security challenges.
Defense Budget Briefing Book and Reaction to President Obama’s FY16 Request
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amanda Waldron awaldron@armscontrolcenter.org 202.264.9400 Laicie Heeley lheeley@armscontrolcenter.org 202.586.1851 Yesterday, President Obama submitted to Congress his Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Budget Request, which includes a $534 billon base budget—the largest in nominal terms in the history of the Pentagon, ripping past sequestration caps. The president’s spending plan includes an additional $50.9 billion for […]
