Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty at 45
President Lyndon Johnson looking on as Secretary of State Dean Rusk prepares to sign the NPT, 1 July 1968.(Source: Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library.) By Daryl G. Kimball Forty-five years ago...
View ArticleNuclear Security: More Action, Less Encouragement
By Kelsey Davenport Delegates gather at the IAEA on July 1 for the opening of the International Conference on Nuclear Security. Last week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held its first...
View ArticleLimited Test Ban Treaty Turns 50
Signing of the Partial Test Ban Treaty, 5 August 1963. Secretary of State Dean Rusk signing for the United States; Foreign Minister Andre Gromyko, signing for the Soviet Union; and Lord Hume signing...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead, Sept. 21-28: Obama, Rouhani at the UN; Iran Meets IAEA; Syria...
This bulletin highlights significant events in the world of arms control in the coming week, as compiled by staff and friends of the Arms Control Association. (Send your suggestions for events to be...
View ArticleWeek Ahead Feb. 24-March 2: Castle Bravo Test Anniversary; Pentagon Budget;...
In the coming days, the staff and editors at the Arms Control Association will be keeping an eye on the following arms control-related developments. For more news and analysis on these and other...
View ArticleWeek Ahead March 3-9: IAEA mtg; Pentagon Budget; Nuclear Security; Ukraine &...
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to dominate global attention and the news headlines, several other arms control developments of significance in the coming week. For more news and analysis on these...
View ArticleThe Nuclear Triad, for Less
The U.S. could save $16 billion by downsizing the strategic submarine fleet from 12 to 8 and still deploy a New START-size force. By Tom Z. Collina Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned this week that...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead March 17-20: P5+1/Iran Talks; Nuclear Security Knowledge...
The following are some of the key arms control dates and developments to watch in the coming week. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead, April 7-11: Iran Talks Resume; Hagel in China; CTBTO Group of...
The following are some of the key arms control dates and developments to watch in the coming week. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to...
View ArticleEuropean Missile Defense No Answer to Russia
USS Monterey armed with SM-3 Block IA interceptors and the Aegis missile defense system. The SM-3 cannot intercept Russian long-range missiles. The just-passed House Armed Services Committee plan to...
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