Cooperative Risk Management and Reduction: A New Framework for Nuclear Materials Security
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Cooperative Risk Management and Reduction: A New Framework for Nuclear Materials Security
This paper proposes Cooperative Risk Management and Reduction (CRMR) as a model for nuclear security engagement centered on the principle of continuous improvement and an enhanced emphasis on the critical roles played by culture, institutions, treaties, and norms for sustaining nuclear security excellence.
Act Now to Deter the Next Nuclear Smuggling State
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Act Now to Deter the Next Nuclear Smuggling State
How to deter the next case of state-sponsored nuclear dual-use trafficking.
The Global Nuclear Security Architecture: Closing Gaps to Build Greater Assurance, Accountability, and Action
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The Global Nuclear Security Architecture: Closing Gaps to Build Greater Assurance, Accountability, and Action
Assessing and Managing the Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear-Weapon Systems
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Assessing and Managing the Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear-Weapon Systems
New paper explores the possible applications of AI to nuclear-weapons systems and assesses the benefits, risks, and strategic stability implications.
Toward 2024 and Beyond: The Fate of Vladimir Putin’s Reign, Part II
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Jul 13, 2021
Toward 2024 and Beyond: The Fate of Vladimir Putin’s Reign, Part II
Berls looks at prospects for Russia after Putin and offer some possible scenarios that Russia could face when the reign of Vladimir Putin comes to an end.
Toward 2024 and Beyond: The Fate of Vladimir Putin’s Reign, Part I
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Jul 13, 2021
Toward 2024 and Beyond: The Fate of Vladimir Putin’s Reign, Part I
Berls explores the fate of Vladimir Putin and his ability, his plans, and even his desire to hold on to power until 2024 and perhaps beyond.
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part III: The Leader and Society: Prospects for Change
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Jul 13, 2021
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part III: The Leader and Society: Prospects for Change
Berls examines what the Russian people want in a leader and how well Vladimir Putin is doing in that role
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part II: Russian Society Today: Life, Opinions, Nostalgia
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Jul 13, 2021
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part II: Russian Society Today: Life, Opinions, Nostalgia
Berls explores life, opinions, and nostalgia in contemporary Russian society
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part I: The Nature of Russian Civil Society
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Jul 13, 2021
Civil Society in Russia: Its Role under an Authoritarian Regime, Part I: The Nature of Russian Civil Society
In this essay, Berls explores the role of civil society in the authoritarian state.
The State of the Russian Economy: Balancing Political and Economic Priorities
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Jul 13, 2021
The State of the Russian Economy: Balancing Political and Economic Priorities
Berls examines the state of the Russian economy and the challenges the Russian government
