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Our latest Nukes of Hazard episode is here! Tune in to learn more about the journey toward chemical weapons disarmament from the experts that helped us get there. soundcloud.com/cacnp/the-el... #NukeSky

The Elimination of U.S. Chemical Weapons: Lessons Learned and Future Prospectssoundcloud.com Chemical weapons have left a lasting impression on global security since their introduction in World War I. Now, with 100% of America's chemical weapons legacy dismantled, it's time to revisit how we

It will take many different types of people and ideas to eradicate nuclear threats. If you have something to say on non-proliferation, submit your ideas to the Next Up in Arms Control blog series today! armscontrolcenter.org/nukes-of-haz...

Next Up In Arms Control - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org Arms control has made a great deal of progress over the last 60 years, with more than 80 percent of all the nuclear weapons that have ever existed eliminated. Yet today, the danger of nuclear war loom...

“The renewal of ties between Russia and North Korea in a military context is likely to hold major consequences for Northeast Asian and Eastern European regional security,” writes Sarah Kirchner-Barney in her first post for our Nukes of Hazard blog. armscontrolcenter.org/triangular-t... #NukeSky

Triangular Tensions: US, China, and the Emerging Russia-North Korea Alliance - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org By Sarah Kirchner-Barney Alignment between Russia and North Korea has grown with Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Pyongyang on June 19 for the first time in 24 years to meet with North Korean...

From environmental threats to increased nuclear transparency to updating export control policy, we've published great new ideas on how to address global nuclear threats. Have something to say? Submit your pitch today! armscontrolcenter.org/nukes-of-haz... #NukeSky

How does Senior Policy Director John Erath think Democrats and Republicans debate productively on issues like North Korea’s nuclear arsenal? Check out this question below and more from our fictional debate series in our Nukes of Hazard blog! armscontrolcenter.org/there-wont-b... #NukeSky

The first presidential debate is this Thursday. Senior Policy Director John Erath imagines what the debate could look like if both sides of the aisle talked about nuclear issues in our Nukes of Hazard blog. armscontrolcenter.org/there-wont-b...

It’s your turn to contribute to Next Up in Arms Control! If you have something to say about national security, nuclear policy or non-proliferation, submit your ideas to us today! armscontrolcenter.org/nukes-of-haz...

With the danger of nuclear war looming closer, we need a younger generation to confront nuclear issues head-on. If you’re looking for the chance to speak on how you envision a world without nuclear threats, submit your ideas today! armscontrolcenter.org/nukes-of-haz... #NukeSky

Still stuck between the Greens and Blacks? Before you tune into House of the Dragon’s new season, let Senior Policy Director John Erath sway you to root for #TeamGreen: armscontrolcenter.org/house-of-wmd... #AllMustChoose #RaiseYourBanners #HouseoftheDragon #HOTD #NukeSky

House of WMD – Season 2: Team Black vs. Team Green - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org Season 2 of House of the Dragon premieres June 16 on HBO. Right now, we are Team Green, not Team Black. Here's why.

“As the FY 25 budget comes under discussion on Capitol Hill, it is time once again to look at the relative neglect of diplomacy,” writes Senior Policy Director John Erath in our Nukes of Hazard blog (ft. our new intern Sarah Kirchner-Barney)! armscontrolcenter.org/what-if-ther... #NukeSky

What If There Were No Diplomatic Solution? - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org By John Erath with Sarah Kirchner-Barney “We prefer a diplomatic solution.” This is inevitably the first sentence uttered by a U.S. government spokesperson in response to any international crisis. An...

“There still needs to be a debate on the need for ICBMs in the future, but it should be clear that something is amiss with Sentinel's procurement, and that requires serious attention,” writes Exec. Director and former Congressman John Tierney. www.newsweek.com/wheres-accou...

Congress Must Get Answers Before Spending More on Missile Programwww.newsweek.com The Pentagon has a responsibility to weigh capabilities needed for U.S. national security strategically against finite public resources.

The last Soviet nuclear warhead left Ukraine 28 years ago. Would it have made an actual difference in the current Russian invasion of Ukraine? Check out our FAQs for the answer: armscontrolcenter.org/nuclear-issu... #NukeSky #Ukraine

Nuclear Issues in the Ukraine Crisis - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org **UPDATED MARCH 26, 2024** By Samuel M. Hickey, Monica Montgomery, Connor Murray, Shawn Rostker and Matthew Teasdale As the world watches Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, nuclear issues and the r...

28 years ago, the last Soviet nuclear warhead left Ukraine. Listen as Mariana Budjeryn explains the how Ukraine gave up the bomb on our Nukes of Hazard podcast: soundcloud.com/cacnp/nuclea... #NukeSky #Ukraine

Nuclear Inheritance Part 2: Ukraine and the Bombsoundcloud.com The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought us closer to nuclear escalation than ever in a post Cold War world. One major question hangs overhead: what if Ukraine had kept its nuclear arsenal after th

We’re tired of rehashed Cold War arguments and Old Think! Have something new to say on national security and nuclear policy? Submit your pitch to our new blog series, Next Up in Arms Control, today! armscontrolcenter.org/nukes-of-haz...

“The announcement of a special ‘drill’ is a new wrinkle on old laundry,” writes Senior Policy Director John Erath in reaction to Russia’s Victory Day celebration. Read more of John’s analysis in our latest Nukes of Hazard blog post: armscontrolcenter.org/current-russ... #NukeSky

Current Russian Threats Are Predictable for This Time of Year - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org By John Erath Each year on May 9, Russia celebrates “Victory Day,” with typically excessive self-congratulation on the ending of the Second World War. The occasion is not commemorated with the same en...

We call on Iran to denounce any intention to expand nuclear capabilities or further limit access to its nuclear facilities at this time. Now, more than ever, such action could avoid further tensions in a time of domestic transition. Our full statement on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death:

Statement on the Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Others - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org (MAY 20—WASHINGTON) The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation issues the following statement on behalf of its Board of Directors and of Executive Director and former Congressman John Tierney i...

“If we want to grow the nuclear nonproliferation field, we should make it easier for students and young adults who are interested in this important work,” writes Research Analyst @connormmurray.bsky.social in Inkstick. inkstickmedia.com/the-next-gen... #NukeSky

The Next Generation of Arms Controllers Needs Our Helpinkstickmedia.com It isn't true that young people are not concerned with nuclear weapons control. We only have to tap into their interests.

Do you have ideas about how to address critical national security issues but feel like people like you don't get to share their ideas? We want to hear from you. Submit your pitch today! armscontrolcenter.org/nukes-of-haz... #NukeSky #armscontrol

“We live in a much more complicated world today than during the Cold War when the nuclear race was limited to two superpowers," says Research Analyst Shawn Rostker. www.scmp.com/week-asia/po... #NukeSky

Asia plays with fire as nuclear war safety net frays, arms races acceleratewww.scmp.com Across the region, high-stakes games of geopolitical brinkmanship are combining to create a perilous chain of potential nuclear-conflict zones.

Protecting our planet means avoiding nuclear war as well as mitigating the effects of climate change. This Earth Day, learn more about how nuclear weapons and climate change are linked: armscontrolcenter.org/issue-center...

Environment and Climate Change Archives - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org

“There is no question that engaging in plutonium pit production could come with non-monetary costs to the community — costs the United States has an unfortunate history of ignoring,” writes Program Coordinator Emma Sandifer. georgiarecorder.com/2024/04/02/p...

Planned expansion of Savannah River Site nuclear weapons facility needs environmental commitment • Georgia Recordergeorgiarecorder.com Guest columnist writes that the Department of Energy's plan to expand the Savannah River Site needs a cleanup commitment.

Dune fans, may thy knife chip and shatter if you don’t check out Senior Policy Director John Erath’s post on Dune’s “atomics” in our Nukes of Hazard blog. armscontrolcenter.org/thinking-evo... #NukeSky #FilmSky #Dune

Thinking Evolves: On Dune Part Two and Nuclear Weapons - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org By John Erath *SPOILERS BELOW* If the way we think about nuclear weapons has changed over time, should the way we approach arms control do so as well? This thought occurred to me as I drove home rec...

Is your background typically underrepresented in nuclear policy and national security? Want to have your voice heard on the issues you care about? Submit your ideas to Next Up in Arms Control, our newest blog series: armscontrolcenter.org/nukes-of-haz...

Pres. Biden is requesting $69 billion for nuclear weapons next fiscal year. How would this money, and the rest of the nearly $900 billion defense spending request, be spent? Our breakdown of which programs are facing major funding increases/decreases below: armscontrolcenter.org/fiscal-year-...

Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Budget Request Briefing Book - Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferationarmscontrolcenter.org FY24 enacted levels come from the FY24 Energy and Water Conference Joint Explanatory Statement and the FY24 Defense Conference Joint Explanatory Statement Table numbers in parentheses are increases or...

Excited for all the Godzilla films hitting theaters this year? Check out our podcast episode on Godzilla and embrace your inner kaiju. soundcloud.com/cacnp/will-t...

Will the Real Godzilla Please Stand Upsoundcloud.com Almost everyone has heard of Godzilla, even if they’ve never seen a Godzilla movie. What most people don’t know is the famous monster’s connection to nuclear weapons. Sixty-five years and 35 movies af

Research Analyst Shawn Rostker breaks down the usefulness of risk reduction measures in lieu of legally binding arms control agreements. thebulletin.org/2024/03/risk...

Risk reduction can help prevent nuclear crises. Here’s how.thebulletin.org With the erosion of the treaty-based arms control architecture, risk reduction measures can help avoid the worst outcomes.