The Anti-plague System in the Newly Independent States, 1992 and Onwards
Discussion of post-Cold War developments to the fragmented anti-plague system in the Newly Independent States. (CNS)
Examining China’s Debate on Military Space Programs: Was the ASAT Test Really a Surprise?
A number of key indicators pointed toward the possibility of a Chinese anti-satellite (ASAT) test. (CNS)
Security and Public Health: How and Why do Public Health Emergencies Affect the Security of a Country?
The many challenges a public health emergency, such as a disease outbreak, can present for the security of a country. (CNS)
Is the Avian Influenza Virus a Suitable Agent for a Biological Weapon?
Investigating the potential for avian influenza to be used as a biological weapon agent. (CNS)
A World Free of Nuclear Weapons
An op-ed by George P. Shultz, William J. Perry, Henry A. Kissinger and Sam Nunn and published in The Wall Street Journal which outlines a vision of a world free of nuclear weapons together with specific steps that can reduce nuclear dangers.
The Emerging Arab Response to Iran’s Unabated Nuclear Program
Analysis of increasing interest in civilian nuclear programs among Arab states, as a response to Iran's unchecked nuclear ambitions. (CNS)
Do Recent Scientific and Technological Advances Lower the Threshold for the Proliferation of Biological Weapons?
Assessing whether or not scientific advances in genetics and bio-technologies have lowered the threshold for the proliferation of biological weapons. (CNS)
Nuclear Conflict in the 21st Century: Reviewing the Chinese Nuclear Threat
China's nuclear posture in the regional context and a future nuclear dimension to the Sino-American relationship. (CNS)
Statement by Sam Nunn about the Apparent North Korean Nuclear Test
The apparent nuclear test by North Korea is bad news and could be very destabilizing and dangerous for Northeast Asia and the world.
NTI and DOE Announce Key Nonproliferation Project with Kazakhstan
U.S. Dept. of Energy and NTI Announce Agreement with Kazakhstan to down-blend highly enriched uranium (HEU) and convert reactor.