In the Euro-Atlantic region today, the risks of a fateful error leading to nuclear conflict are compounded by heightened tensions between NATO and Russia – and little communication between military and political leaders. In the absence of some positive initiative, we will continue to drift toward danger.
What's Next for New START and Why Extending it Should Be a No-Brainer
Ernest J. Moniz and Sam Nunn call on Presidents Trump and Putin to extend New START for an additional five years to reduce incentives for a new nuclear arms race.
NTI has also published six related policy papers that together provide an alternative vision and roadmap for America’s nuclear policy and posture and a template.
This paper is part 6 of the 6-part series, U.S. Nuclear Policy and Posture: Core Steps, 2018–2020.
Preserving and revitalizing arms control agreements is critical to continue progress in verifiably reducing global nuclear stockpiles, preventing proliferation, and increasing stability.
NATO’s security requires a hard look at and new approaches to NATO deterrence and defense through the prism of reducing the risk of nuclear use.
Washington should work with Moscow to eliminate Cold War-era capabilities and force postures that generate fears of a disarming first-strike.
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