On July 30, 2017, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced it conducted a successful test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The test came in the wake of another successful test of THAAD held just weeks before, and after reports that the South Korean government will proceed with further deployment of the […]
Front and Center: August 12
NUKES OF HAZARD PODCAST: The Once and Future Framework In 1994, the United States negotiated an agreement with North Korea that curbed its nuclear ambitions for eight years. The collapse of the agreement offers lessons for diplomatic efforts today. Amidst heated rhetoric between President Trump and North Korean leadership, this episode dives into the agreement […]
Front and Center: August 5
WHAT’S NEWS: Trump’s Misguided Rush to Scrap the Iran Deal When Iran’s compliance with the nuclear accord comes up for certification again, President Trump has indicated he may declare Iran not in compliance, possibly even if there is evidence to the contrary. For more, click here. U.S. Opens Door to Talks With North Korea, While Flexing […]
Job Opening: Communications Director
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is looking for a Communications Director. Job Description The Communications Director reports to the Executive Director, and is responsible for developing and executing the Center’s and Council’s communications strategy. The Communications Director works closely with the Center’s and Council’s Senior Policy Director and Council’s Deputy Political Director to […]
CTBTO Preparatory Commission Verification Regime at Risk
Earlier this year, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced companion bills in the House and Senate that, if enacted into law, would restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). This is the second time that Rep. Wilson and Sen. Cotton have introduced bills attempting to […]
