Amid Evolving Risks, Momentum to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism has Waned
For Immediate Release November 7, 2017 Contact: Jim Baird; [email protected]; 202.478.3413 Global momentum has waned in efforts to prevent terrorists from obtaining nuclear and radiological materials, according to a new report released today by the nonpartisan Stimson Center. The report, Re-energizing Nuclear Security: Trends and Potential Collaborations Post Security Summits, finds that momentum to […]
Blechman: Not Certifying Iran Deal is Bad News for International Community, Even Worse for US
For Immediate Release October 13, 2017 Contact: Jim Baird; 202.478.3413; [email protected] How will the international community react to President Trump’s decision to not certify Iran’s compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal? Stimson Center co-founder Barry Blechman provides insight and analysis in the video below.
Lovely Umayam Quoted on Threat of Nuclear Conflict
Opening their paper on Friday morning, readers of The Wall Street Journal encountered a financial item of unusually wide interest. “Here’s a question that’s probably not on the CFA exam,” write Mike Bird and Riva Gold. “What happens to financial markets if two nuclear-armed nations go to war?” Click here to read the full article.
After the Prohibition Treaty
Quote of the week: “Longing on a large scale is what makes history.” —Don DeLillo, The Underworld The negotiation by non-nuclear-weapon states of a treaty banning nuclear weapons was followed by the usual refrain, “Now comes the hard part.” Every nuclear arms treaty until this one has reflected no more than what domestic and international politics […]
Michael Krepon’s op-ed in Arms Control Wonk on the Nuclear Prohibition Treaty
The negotiation by non-nuclear-weapon states of a treaty banning nuclear weapons was followed by the usual refrain, “Now comes the hard part.” Every nuclear arms treaty until this one has reflected no more than what domestic and international politics would allow. Harder problems would be tackled later. The racket you hear is these cans being […]
The Fact of the Matter: North Korea’s ICBM Test Does Not Represent a ‘Dangerous Escalation’
Editor’s Note: The Fact of the Matter is an ongoing series that highlights — and corrects — common misconceptions in conventional wisdom. Contributions to this series are from experts at the nonpartisan Stimson Center. By Jacqueline Kempfer The Common Misconception North Korea’s recent launch of an ICBM is a watershed moment that marks a new […]
Twenty Years of the Chemical Weapons Convention- Where Do We Go from Here?
By Mallory Stewart This year marks the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). This multilateral treaty bans the use, development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, or retention of chemical weapons. With 192 member states, it is one of the most widely adhered to treaties under international law. According to the […]
Ellen Laipson’s op-ed in World Politics Review on the future of the Iran Nuclear Deal
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Iran and Russia. Even if the bill makes it through the legislative process to become law, it should not derail the 2015 agreement that curtails Iran’s nuclear activities. But more intangible factors, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s recent comments on the Iranian […]