What Iraq and Libya Can Teach Us About Syria
A new CNS issue brief analyzes lessons learned from dismantling Iraq and Libya's chemical weapons and how they can be applied to Syria.
Nunn: Syria Chemical Weapons Deal a “Potential Game-Changer”
Speaking to Andrea Mitchell on September 17, former Senator Sam Nunn called the Syria chemical weapons deal "an uphill climb," but acknowledged that it's a potential "game-changer."
Nunn mentioned the deep experience that U.S. and Russia have on eliminating chemical stocks, noting that the U.S. has eliminated about 90% of its declared arsenal, and Russia has gotten rid of 75% of its chemical weapons.
When asked about Russia's role, Nunn said, "I think it's healthy for Russia to be involved in a leadership in a responsible direction. For too long we and the Russians have thought in terms of a zero-sum game. This is a win-win if we can get it done."
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Lugar Urges US-Russian Cooperation on Eliminating Syrian Chemical Arms
NTI board member Sen. Richard Lugar urged that the United States and Russia team up to eliminate the stockpile of chemical weapons in Syria, according to the International Herald Tribune.
Statement of Sam Nunn on the Opening of Russian Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility
NTI Co-Chairman Sam Nunn Applauds Opening of Russian Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility
