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Posted: November 5, 2008 Trafficking Networks for Chemical Weapons Precursors: Lessons from the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s [PDF]: New information on the illicit sale of chemical-weapons materials to Iran and Iraq during the 1980s sheds light on how international trafficking networks operate and suggests some practical steps for countering them.
Occasional Paper #13 by Jonathan B. Tucker.
Posted: March 27, 2008 The Body's Own Bioweapons: An article by Jonathan B. Tucker for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
Posted: February 29, 2008 SPECIAL REPORT ON RICIN [PDF]: In light of the discovery on February 29, 2008 of vials of ricin in Las Vegas, Nevada, CNS has compiled a special information page with details about ricin and previous incidents involving the toxin.; A CNS Research Story special report.
Posted: January 14, 2008 The Next Generation of Sensor Technology for the BioWatch Program: An issue brief by Benjamin H. Brodsky for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Posted: November 26, 2008 Experts Concerned About Missile Proliferation: Dennis M. Gormley gave a presentation at a meeting held by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Posted: October 8, 2008 The Risks and Challenges of a Cruise Missile Tipping Point: an Issue Brief by Dennis M. Gormley for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: July 24, 2008 Book Launch: Missile Contagion: Cruise Missile Proliferation and the Threat to International Security [PDF]: by Dennis M. Gormley. This event took place in Washington, D.C. at noon, on Thursday, July 24, 2008. View link for more details.
Posted: April 15, 2008 China's Ascendancy to a Space Power: An op-ed by Jing-dong Yuan for the China Brief.

Posted: December 1, 2008 Video: At Peace With Nuclear Expansion: Nonproliferation Imperative [Additional Video: Q&A session]: Nov 26 [1 hr; Q&A 35 min]; Dr. Raymond Juzaitis talks about the world nuclear "renaissance" and the nonproliferation challenges of countries' growing infrastructure for nuclear fuel cycle.
Posted: November 21, 2008 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).
Posted: November 18, 2008 Video: Evidence from Imagery: The Iran and Syrian Nuclear Programs [Additional Video: Q&A session]: Nov 6 [1 hr (Q&A 30 min), Youtube]; Dr. Frank Pabian
In this age of "Global Transparency", commercial satellite imagery makes it possible for anyone to view clandestine nuclear facilities.
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Posted: November 13, 2008 Video: Four Myths About Nuclear Weapons: [49 min, Youtube]; Ward Wilson, 2008 NPR Essay Contest grand prize winner, talks about a new security paradigm.
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Video: The Global Nuclear Future, Realities and Opportunities: [44 min, YouTube]; Thomas L. Sanders, Vice President/President Elect of the American Nuclear Society discusses energy future from an American perspective.
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Posted: October 23, 2008 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 initiate steps toward nuclear weapons disarmament.
A CNS Feature Story by Johan Bergenäs.

Posted: August 1, 2007 Testimony of Dr. Lawrence Scheinman [PDF format]: Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on S. 1138: A Bill To enhance nuclear safeguards and to provide assurances of nuclear fuel supply to countries that forgo certain fuel cycle activities, July 31, 2007.
Posted: July 16, 2007 Testimony by Jing-dong Yuan: on China's nonproliferation policies before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Commission, July 12, 2007.
Posted: May 23, 2007 Charting a Course for Improved U.S. Space Security [PDF format]: Testimony of James Clay Moltz before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs.

Posted: November 4, 2008 Boltonesque Sanctions on Rosoboronexport: Anya Loukianova guest blogged at ArmsControlWonk.com.
Posted: October 23, 2008 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 initiate steps toward nuclear weapons disarmament.
A CNS Feature Story by Johan Bergenäs.
Posted: October 20, 2008 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.
Posted: October 14, 2008 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 CNS Feature Story by Liviu Horovitz and David Peranteau.