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CNS combats the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis.
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A new CNS Occasional Paper analyzes new information on the illicit 1980s sale of chemical- weapons materials to Iran and Iraq, the operation of international trafficking networks, and practical steps for countering them. More...
Updated: Nov 10, 2008 Image: Cover of Occasional Paper #13
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Recent Features

View new videos on NukeTube New Speaker Video Added to NukeTube
At Peace With Nuclear Expansion: Nonproliferation Imperative with Dr. Raymond Juzaitis.
View article by Jing-dong Yuan, EANP Director The Asian Triangle: Chinese Perspectives on a Rising India
An article by Jing-dong Yuan for the World Politics Review.
View story involving Dennis M. Gormley, Senior Fellow, Washington, D.C. Office Experts Concerned About Missile Proliferation
Dennis M. Gormley gave a presentation at a meeting held by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
View article by Anya Loukianova, Research Associate, NISNP The International Uranium Enrichment Center at Angarsk: A Step Towards Assured Fuel Supply?
An updated issue brief by Anya Loukianova for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).
View article by Anya Loukianova, Research Associate, NISNP Boltonesque Sanctions on Rosoboronexport
Anya Loukianova guest blogged at ArmsControlWonk.com.
View article by Cristina Hansell, Director, NISNP Rate of Nuclear Thefts 'Disturbingly High,' Monitoring Chief Says
Cristina Hansell was quoted at length in this New York Times article.
View story [Image: Symbol of Peace & Disarmament, UN building New York] Beyond UNSCR 1540: the Forging of a WMD Terrorism Treaty
A number of factors, including US presidential elections, may open opportunities to negotiate a treaty combating WMD terrorism and move toward nuclear weapons disarmament.
A CNS Feature Story by Johan Bergenäs.
Four Statesmen Promote Revitalized Interest in Nuclear Disarmament Efforts
an article by Sarah Diehl for WMD Insights.
White Knight States Deviate from Long Held Nonproliferation Ideals as Nuclear Suppliers Group Approves Waiver
an article by Johan Bergenäs for WMD Insights.
View story [Image: IAEA's ElBaradei & Iran's Ambassador Soltaniyeh] Iran and the IAEA: The Road to "Gridlock" and an Uncertain Path Forward
A way out of the present stalemate over the Iran nuclear issue is only possible through a pragmatic approach from Washington and more flexibility from Tehran.
A Feature Story by Liviu Horovitz and David Peranteau.
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Upcoming Events

US and Russian High School Teachers Discuss Nuclear Disarmament [PDF]
Twenty high school teachers will participate in the Critical Issues Forum (CIF) Teachers Development Workshop.
December 4-5, Monterey, CA
[Details in PDF link]
View event info for Jonathan B. Tucker, Senior Fellow, Washington, D.C. Office Whither Smallpox? The Debate Over Destruction of the Virus Stocks
Speaker Jonathan B. Tucker, Senior Fellow, CNS Washington DC Office.
December 5, Monterey, CA
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Recent Activities

Nonproliferation & Disarmament Calendar

At Peace with Nuclear Expansion
Speaker Dr. Ray Juzaitis, Department Head and Professor of Nuclear Engineering Texas A&M University.
November 19, Monterey, CA
Biodefense in the 21st Century: The Political Realities
Speaker Dr. Kenneth Bernard, Former Assistant to President Bush for Biodefense on Homeland Security Council.
November 13, Monterey, CA
View Briefing page photos, essays and presentations Nonproliferation Review Special Luncheon Briefing
NPR presented the winners of the 2008 Doreen and Jim McElvany Nonproliferation Challenge Essay Contest, featuring presentations by the authors and a keynote speech by Rep. Ellen O. Tauscher (D-CA).
[Link includes essays & presentations]
View article on Patricia Lewis, CNS Deputy Director and Scientist-in-Residence Patricia Lewis honored with Joseph A. Burton Forum Award
CNS is pleased to announce that Deputy Director and Scientist-in-Residence Dr Patricia Lewis, has been honored by the American Physical Society and awarded the 2009 Joseph A. Burton Forum Award for her contributions to arms control and international security.
Dr Lewis' work at CNS was also the subject of a Monterey Herald article on November 10th.
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