Moving Away from Doomsday and Other Dangers: The Need to Think Anew
About
This speech, delivered at the National Press Club, outlines the need for an integrated national security policy to address new threats from weapons of mass destruction.
Understanding
the Nuclear Threat
Reducing the risk of nuclear use by terrorists and nation-states requires a broad set of complementary strategies targeted at reducing state reliance on nuclear weapons, stemming the demand for nuclear weapons and denying organizations or states access to the essential nuclear materials, technologies and know-how.
In Depth
Country Profile
Russia
This article provides an overview of Russia’s historical and current policies relating to nuclear, chemical, biological and missile proliferation.
Global Security Newswire
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No Indications of Near-Term North Korea Atomic Test: Panetta
Oct. 26, 2012
The United States on Thursday said there was evidence that North Korea was preparing to test another atomic device, but no signs pointing to a detonation occurring in the immediate future, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
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Former White House Aides: New Nuclear Guidance to Have Lasting Effect
Oct. 19, 2012
WASHINGTON -- Whether it is Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, the U.S. president in coming months and years will face a series of stark decisions on strategic issues, including one that will decide the size of America’s nuclear arsenal.
