Russia’s Approach to the U.S. Missile Defense Program
Russian approach to the Bush administration's withdrawal from the ABM treaty and development of a nationwide missile defense system. (CNS)
Vinalon, the DPRK, and Chemical Weapons Precursors
The possible bridge between North Korean Vinalon production and its chemical weapons program. (CNS)
WHO & NTI Establish Global Emergency Outbreak Response Fund
Former Senator Sam Nunn and Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland announced the formation of a response fund to strengthen the global response to infectious disease outbreaks.
G8 10 Plus 10 Over 10
Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Material of Mass Destruction will build upon programs such as Cooperative Threat Reduction. (CNS)
J.B. Fuqua Contributes $1 Million to NTI
J.B. Fuqua has contributed $1 million to support the work of the Nuclear Threat Initiative reducing the threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons
Laura S. H. Holgate testifies on G-8 pledges for threat reduction in Russia
In this testimony before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Laura Holgate offers various approaches that could help the G-8 fulfill the promise of greater resources and more comprehensive, better coordinated world-wide commitment reflected in its June announcement of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction.
Warren Buffett Joins as Adviser to Board of Directors; Commits Funding to Support NTI’s Mission
Warren Buffett has joined NTI as an Adviser to NTI’s Board of Directors and has committed $2.5 million over five years in support of the Initiative’s work.
Weapons of Mass Destruction in Central Asia
The weapons of mass destruction (WMD) nonproliferation and disarmament activities in Central Asia in the decade following the end of the Cold War. (CNS)
The Seventh Conference of State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Jean du Preez and Markus Binder provide an overview of the upcoming Seventh Conference of State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention. (CNS)
Dusty Agents and the Iraqi Chemical Weapons Arsenal
History of chemical agent production Iraq and the key technical issues related to the deployment and use of chemical agents. (CNS)