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Amplifying Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Leadership:

Recommendations to Strengthen NWFZs in a Changing Security Environment

Paper Apr 27, 2026

Amplifying Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Leadership:
Recommendations to Strengthen NWFZs in a Changing Security Environment

Nuclear-weapon-free zones (NWFZs) are one of the most successful and enduring elements of the global effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Practical steps exist that could strengthen NWFZ resilience, reinvigorate engagement within and between them, and create opportunities for leadership.

Support for Preventing the Accidental, Mistaken, or Unauthorized Use of a Nuclear Weapon: Nuclear “Fail-Safe”

Article Feb 13, 2026

Support for Preventing the Accidental, Mistaken, or Unauthorized Use of a Nuclear Weapon: Nuclear “Fail-Safe”

Statement by the Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network, European Leadership Network, Grandview Institution, and Nuclear Threat Initiative

The End of New START: From limits to looming risks

Fact Sheet Jan 12, 2026

The End of New START: From limits to looming risks

Unless the United States and Russia agree to maintain limits on their forces, the world will enter a period of potentially unconstrained nuclear build-ups.

Keep a Cap on Nukes

“When you take off nuclear restrictions, that’s a big problem.” – President Trump

Fact Sheet Jan 9, 2026

Keep a Cap on Nukes
“When you take off nuclear restrictions, that’s a big problem.” – President Trump

With the New START treaty set to expire February 5, President Trump has a real opportunity to stop a dangerous nuclear arms race. This is the moment for smart leadership and strong dealmaking.

Preventing an Era of Nuclear Anarchy: Nuclear Proliferation and American Security

Report Sep 22, 2025

Preventing an Era of Nuclear Anarchy: Nuclear Proliferation and American Security

This report summarizes the deliberations of the Task Force on Nuclear Proliferation and U.S. National Security, convened by Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the Nuclear Threat Initiative to assess emerging nuclear proliferation risks and recommend actionable solutions.

Global Nuclear Fail-Safe: Meeting Summaries and Related Documents

Report Aug 13, 2025

Global Nuclear Fail-Safe: Meeting Summaries and Related Documents

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group (EASLG), Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN), and European Leadership Network (ELN) have worked since March 2020 to highlight the benefits of independent, internal “fail-safe” reviews in nuclear-armed states.

2023 Regional Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation: Insights, Policy Recommendations, and Featured Papers

Report Dec 12, 2024

2023 Regional Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation: Insights, Policy Recommendations, and Featured Papers

Strong nonproliferation practices can help pave the way for expediting and successfully expanding nuclear energy.

Statement by the EASLG: Shrinking the Zone of Confrontation and Competition: Principles for Euro-Atlantic Security and the Global Nuclear Order

Article Feb 16, 2024

Statement by the EASLG: Shrinking the Zone of Confrontation and Competition: Principles for Euro-Atlantic Security and the Global Nuclear Order

The co-conveners and participants of the Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group call for the re-establishment of basic principles relating to security and nuclear order.

Global Effects of Nuclear Conflict: Implications for Nuclear Policymaking, Then and Now

Paper Oct 19, 2023

Global Effects of Nuclear Conflict: Implications for Nuclear Policymaking, Then and Now

This paper highlights the need for renewed attention to the catastrophic effects of nuclear conflict as a crucial step toward reducing the risk of nuclear use.

Reducing Cyber Risks to Nuclear Weapons: Proposals from a U.S.-Russia Expert Dialogue

Report Sep 13, 2023

Reducing Cyber Risks to Nuclear Weapons: Proposals from a U.S.-Russia Expert Dialogue

There is a critical need for a global diplomatic approach to address growing cyber risks, including, where possible, through cooperation between the United States and Russia.

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Recommendations to Strengthen NWFZs in a Changing Security Environment

Amplifying Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Leadership:
Recommendations to Strengthen NWFZs in a Changing Security Environment

Recommendations to Strengthen NWFZs in a Changing Security Environment

Support for Preventing the Accidental, Mistaken, or Unauthorized Use of a Nuclear Weapon: Nuclear “Fail-Safe”

The End of New START: From limits to looming risks

“When you take off nuclear restrictions, that’s a big problem.” – President Trump

Keep a Cap on Nukes
“When you take off nuclear restrictions, that’s a big problem.” – President Trump

“When you take off nuclear restrictions, that’s a big problem.” – President Trump

Preventing an Era of Nuclear Anarchy: Nuclear Proliferation and American Security

Global Nuclear Fail-Safe: Meeting Summaries and Related Documents

2023 Regional Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation: Insights, Policy Recommendations, and Featured Papers

Statement by the EASLG: Shrinking the Zone of Confrontation and Competition: Principles for Euro-Atlantic Security and the Global Nuclear Order

Global Effects of Nuclear Conflict: Implications for Nuclear Policymaking, Then and Now

Reducing Cyber Risks to Nuclear Weapons: Proposals from a U.S.-Russia Expert Dialogue

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