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The Consolidation of Nuclear Disarmament and Deterrence Divides

Commentary, Disarmament, Publications

Jenny Nielsen, VCDNP Postdoctoral Fellow, discusses how the divides between enclaves on nuclear weapons policy are consolidating in a recent blog published on the European Leadership Network.

Sitara Noor, VCDNP Research Fellow

India-Pakistan Nuclear CBMs: Addressing Mutual Concerns

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

VCDNP's Research Fellow Sitara Noor discusses nuclear confidence-building measures (CBMs) in the context of India and Pakistan (published in both English and Urdu).

Sitara Noor, VCDNP Research Fellow

Commentary, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, Publications

VCDNP's Research Fellow Sitara Noor talks about nuclear norms, existing and developing ones, in The Express Tribune.

Angela Kane, VCDNP Senior Fellow

How to Disarm a Dictator

26 February 2016

Commentary, Disarmament, Publications

VCDNP's Senior Fellow Angela Kane speaks to Apolitical about disarmament, negotiating a ban on chemical weapons in Syria and her experience having spent 38 years in the UN.

Angela Kane, VCDNP Senior Fellow

Nuclear Disarmament - Can the United Nations Deliver?

19 February 2016

Commentary, Disarmament, Publications

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane was featured in an article on UNFOLDZERO.org.

IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano

A Turning Point in the Iran File: Implementation Day

17 January 2016

Commentary, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

With new IAEA report, the Iran Deal's "Implementation Day" is now underway.

World Economic Forum. (Image courtesy agenda.weforum.org)

How Can We Push for Tighter Security for Nuclear Weapons?

Commentary, Nuclear Security, Publications

There is little discussion on developing nuclear security guidelines in military programs, despite progress for civilian nuclear materials.

The "Return" of Nuclear Weapons

1 December 2014

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

The current crisis unfolding in Ukraine has brought the issue of nuclear weapons back into sharp focus.

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen outlined changes in the alliance security structure. (photo credit: www.nato.int)

NATO's Post-Ukraine Nuclear Policy — The NATO Summit

5 September 2014

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

This week's NATO summit may mark a turning point away from U.S.-Russian arms control and could lead to a renewed emphasis on nuclear weapons.

NATO Ministers of Defense and of Foreign Affairs meet at NATO headquarters in Brussels 2010

Russia's Actions Resolve NATO Nuclear Dilemma — For Now

2 September 2014

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

Changes to NATO's defense posture are likely to involve a strengthening of its conventional, rather than nuclear deterrent.

Brussels Steps Up as a Leader in Nuclear and Radiological Security

Commentary, Nuclear Security, Publications

The United States has historically set the pace in global security where it comes to chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological (CBRN) threats by promoting cooperative initiatives and introducing the latest technical innovations.

Why Russia Calls a Limited Nuclear Strike "De-escalation"

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

If Russia were faced with a large-scale conventional attack that exceeded its capacity for defense, it might respond with a limited nuclear strike.

Is Russia Violating the INF Treaty?

14 February 2014

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

Analysis of two allegations: The new Yars (RS-26) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and an unidentified ground-launched cruise missile.

Russian INF Compliance

2 December 2013

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

Allegations of Russian arms control cheating are unfounded, but a good reason to revisit treaty options. Nikolai Sokov for ArmsControlWonk.com.

Disarmament Deal Takes Two Steps Back

4 September 2013

Arms Control, Commentary, Disarmament, Publications

Nikolai Sokov was interviewed by Inter Press Service.

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