Understanding and Preventing Nuclear Terrorism
If the United States and countries around the world are serious about preventing a nuclear attack by a terrorist group, efforts to contain the threat at its source need serious attention. In this new policy brief, Travis Sharp and Erica Poff analyze the threat of nuclear terrorism and offer five policy recommendations that should be pursued immediately.
CTBT
For the first time in a decade, ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a real possibility in 2009. Learn why the CTBT is so important. Read More »
Mr. President-Elect
The Center's new Project on Strengthening Arms Control and Nonproliferation provides the next President with a blueprint for the 21st century. Read more »
Outreach Program
The Center travels the country with its team of retired military officers and other staff experts as part of its nationwide public education and outreach program. Read More »
Press Releases
Signing of U.S.-India Nuclear Deal Undermines Nonproliferation and Congressional Intent
Oct 8, 2008
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation warned that the U.S.-India nuclear agreement signed into law today, which reverses long-standing U.S. policy to allow nuclear trade with India, has gone from bad to worse as India pressed the administration to go back on its promises to Congress.
Congress Misses an Opportunity to Fix U.S.-India Nuclear Deal, Senate Passage Likely Tonight
Oct 1, 2008
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation today expressed concern about this evening’s expected Senate vote to approve the U.S.-India nuclear agreement despite the dangers the agreement poses to long-term American security and non-proliferation efforts.
Experts Warn About Dangers of U.S.-India Nuclear Deal, Urge Careful Consideration
Sep 11, 2008
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation today warned of the dangers of the U.S.-India agreement and urged the U.S. Congress to consider the implications of this far-reaching deal carefully.
Recent Analysis
New Systems Boost Iraqi Surveillance Capability
Nov 19, 2008
While the election of Barack Obama heralds an impending change in U.S. policy toward Iraq, defense officials in Washington and Baghdad continue to focus on transforming the Iraqi military into a legitimate fighting force. Both the United States and Iraq seem to agree that no matter what President-elect Obama’s new strategy looks like, bolstering the strength and effectiveness of the Iraqi Security Forces will play a key role in stabilizing Iraq in the wake of U.S. troop withdrawals.
Obering’s Missile Defense Exaggerations
Nov 18, 2008
On November 12, Lt. General Henry Obering, head of the Missile Defense Agency, gave a press briefing where he wildly exaggerated the capabilities of U.S. missile defense systems. In this short analysis, executive director John Isaacs corrects the record.
Tying U.S. Defense Spending to GDP: Bad Logic, Bad Policy
Nov 17, 2008
In this full-length essay published in the autumn 2008 issue of Parameters: U.S. Army War College Quarterly, military policy analyst Travis Sharp argues that spending four percent of GDP on defense is a policy proposal that should be rejected by budget experts and national security analysts alike.
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