Natural Security Series: Holding China Accountable for Harming Oceans
Beijing’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) have released a comprehensive plan for maritime economic development
Can Diplomacy Help Break the Brutal Sieges in Syria?
The former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, called them “starve, surrender and slaughter” tactics. Former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called
July 11, 2017
Commentary
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
July 9, 2017
Commentary
Stimson Statements: UN Nuclear Ban
In light of more than 120 nations adopting a treaty banning nuclear weapons at the United Nations today, experts from the nonpartisan Stimson Center
July 7, 2017
Commentary
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
As Russia’s “de-escalation plan” for the ongoing war in Syria takes effect, neighboring countries are keen to return massive Syrian refugee populations
July 6, 2017
Commentary
Rethinking US Nuclear Policy: Stable Energy vs. Security Risks
While Iran and North Korea nuclear challenges capture the news, another nuclear front is unfolding – in nuclear energy. President Donald Trump,
The Trump Administration Has Failed its First Test on Child Soldiers
The Donald Trump administration released the annual Trafficking in Persons Report this week, which includes the list of governments known to use or support
Natural Security Series: Holding China Accountable for Harming Oceans
Beijing’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) have released a comprehensive plan for maritime economic development