President-elect Trump’s blusterous statements could lead to an expensive expansion in global nuclear weapons and an increased risk for nuclear accidents and war. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hazel Correa hcorrea@armscontrolcenter.org 202.546.0795 x2115 Washington, DC – Today, during an off-camera discussion with the hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, President-elect Donald Trump reportedly followed-up on his escalatory tweet […]
Trump Tweets Introduction to a Nuclear Arms Race
An “expanded nuclear capability” would be enormously expensive, internationally destabilizing, and deeply threatens U.S. national security. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hazel Correa hcorrea@armscontrolcenter.org 202.546.0795 x2115 Washington, DC – Today, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that he would like to “strengthen and expand” U.S. nuclear weapons capabilities. John Tierney, the Executive Director of the Center for Arms Control […]
Congress’ Call to Expand National Missile Defense Marks the Height of Irresponsibility
Removing longstanding U.S. policy on “limited” national missile defense is financially reckless, exceptionally destabilizing, and detrimental to U.S. national security. President Obama should consider vetoing the latest National Defense Authorization bill based on this provision alone. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hazel Correa hcorrea@armscontrolcenter.org 202.546.0795 x2115 Washington, DC – Since 1997, Congress has mandated that the policy […]
Secretary Clinton’s Nuclear Comments Consistent with Expert Analysis
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s questioning of the current U.S. strategy of rebuilding the entirety of the nuclear arsenal simultaneously is consistent with a growing chorus of experts who criticize the current administration’s plan.
North Korea Conducts 5th Nuclear Test; Status Quo Woefully Ineffective
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE James McKeon Jmckeon@armscontrolcenter.org 202.546.0795 x 2617 Washington, DC – Early reports of irregular seismic activity have been detected in North Korea, indicating a likely nuclear weapons test. If reports are accurate, this will be Pyongyang’s fifth nuclear test and the country’s second of 2016. The potential test follows a series of provocative […]