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)
New Framework for the Utilization of Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century: Assurances of Supply and Nonproliferation
Laura Holgate, Vice President for Russia/New Independent States Programs, Nuclear Threat Initiative, speaks at the 50th IAEA General Conference Special Event in Vienna, Austria
New Framework for the Utilization of Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century: Assurances of Supply and Nonproliferation
Sam Nunn, Co-Chairman of NTI, speaks at the 50th IAEA General Conference Special Event in Vienna, Austria.
Brazil’s Nuclear Ambitions, Past and Present
The evolution of Brazil's nuclear program, including its difficult relationship with the IAEA. (CNS)
Securing the Bomb 2006
U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
Implications of the pending agreement between the US and Russia on civilian nuclear cooperation. (CNS)