Summary This book presents the first full and systematic account of Iran’s nuclear program from 1979 to 2015. Throughout this time, foreign policy makers, intelligence…
Topic: Nuclear Proliferation
The book explores the preparatory work on arms control treaties and in particular the role of civil society. It analyzes the positive experiences of the…
Abstract The Nuclear Notebook is researched and written by Hans M. Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project with the Federation of American Scientists, and…
Abstract The defense system the authors sketch in this article – the Airborne Patrol System – would make it possible to destroy North Korean ICBMs…
Abstract The Nuclear Notebook is researched and written by Hans M. Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project with the Federation of American Scientists, and…
Abstract Recently, records have been published from the internal discussions in the Carter administration (1977–80) on the feasibility of convincing Japan to halt its plutonium-separation…
Abstract Why does Russia need so many nonstrategic nuclear weapons (NSNWs), which are considered by some observers to be an irrelevant relic of the Cold…
Abstract During the latter part of the Cold War, many strategists thought of nuclear deterrence and arms control as two of the most essential stabilizing…
Preview President Donald Trump cast his decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal as part of his administration’s “efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring…
Preview The improved prospects for peace and nuclear disarmament dominated the headlines following the historic first meeting between the leaders of the United States and…
Preview For more than 50 years, the leaders of the United States and Russia have recognized the value of nuclear arms control. In the past…
Preview The nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) was opened for signature on July 1, 1968. Under Articles I and II of the treaty, the nuclear‑weapon states…
Preview Fifty years after the opening for signature of the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty [NPT], there are many reasons to celebrate, not least among them is…
Preview This year marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), the bedrock of the international nuclear nonproliferation regime. Although…
Preview For most of the past year, North Korea’s provocative long-range missile launches and a high-yield nuclear test, combined with the reckless threats of “fire…
