Category Archives: Nuclear Security

European Missile Defense No Answer to Russia

Posted on May 9, 2014 by tcollina

The just-passed House Armed Services Committee plan to accelerate U.S. missile defense deployments in Poland to counter Russian action in Ukraine is all bark and no bite.  By Tom Z. Collina The United States has a strategic interest in establishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, INF Treaty, Iran, Missile Defense, Missile Technology, New START, Non-proliferation, Nuclear Security, Nuclear Weapons, Russia, Tactical Nuclear Weapons, U.S. defense budget | 1 Comment

The Week Ahead, April 7-11: Iran Talks Resume; Hagel in China; CTBTO Group of Eminent Persons Meets

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Tim Farnsworth

The following are some of the key arms control dates and developments to watch in the coming week. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to ACA’s monthly journal Arms Control Today, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, China, CTBT, Iran, North Korea, The Week Ahead | Tagged China, CTBTO, CTBTO Group of Eminent Persons, Hagel, North Korea, P5+1 Iran talks | Leave a comment

The Week Ahead March 17-20: P5+1/Iran Talks; Nuclear Security Knowledge Summit; Ukraine Crisis & New START

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Tim Farnsworth

The following are some of the key arms control dates and developments to watch in the coming week. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to ACA’s monthly journal Arms Control Today, which … Continue reading →

Posted in New START, Non-proliferation, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Security, Nuclear Weapons, The Week Ahead | Tagged 2014 NPT Prepcom, Crimea, New START, NPT, P5+1 Iran talks, Russia, Ukraine | 1 Comment

The Nuclear Triad, for Less

Posted on March 7, 2014 by tcollina

By Tom Z. Collina Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned this week that “tough, tough choices are coming” if the Pentagon is forced to make deep spending cuts, as required by law. Options on the table include slashing 20,000 to 30,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in New START, Nuclear Security, Nuclear Weapons, Russia, U.S. defense budget | 2 Comments

Week Ahead March 3-9: IAEA mtg; Pentagon Budget; Nuclear Security; Ukraine & the NPT

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Daryl G. Kimball

As the crisis in Ukraine continues to dominate global attention and the news headlines, several other arms control developments of significance in the coming week. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Non-proliferation, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Security, Nuclear Weapons, Russia, The Week Ahead, U.S. defense budget | Leave a comment

Week Ahead Feb. 24-March 2: Castle Bravo Test Anniversary; Pentagon Budget; NATO Ministers & G8 Partnership Meetings

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Daryl G. Kimball

In the coming days, the staff and editors at the Arms Control Association will be keeping an eye on the following arms control-related developments. For more news and analysis on these and other weapons-related security issues, consider subscribing to ACA’s … Continue reading →

Posted in CTBT, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, South Pacific, The Week Ahead, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Week Ahead, Sept. 21-28: Obama, Rouhani at the UN; Iran Meets IAEA; Syria Resolution

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Jefferson Morley

This bulletin highlights significant events in the world of arms control in the coming week, as compiled by staff and friends of the Arms Control Association. (Send your suggestions for events to be covered here.) – Jefferson Morley, Senior Editorial Consultant, Arms Control Today … Continue reading →

Posted in Biological and Chemical Weapons, Chemical Weapons, Conventional Weapons, CTBT, Iran, Syria | Tagged ATT, Hassan Rouhani, Rose Gottemoeller | 1 Comment