DC - Nuclear Policy Program

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – At the Heart of the Global Nuclear Debate

Alistair Burt — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:59:57 +0000

The 2012 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee in Vienna will be the first meeting of States Parties to assess global progress and build on the success of 2010.

The Unspectacular Future of the IAEA Additional Protocol

Mark Hibbs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:17:37 +0000

One topic of discussion at the upcoming five-year treaty Review Conference meeting in Vienna will be how best to universalize the Additional Protocol for safeguards among the treaty's 185 non-nuclear-weapon states.

Deep Impact—Fukushima and the Future of Nuclear Power

Mark Hibbs — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:55:15 +0000

Since the accident at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power, countries have reviewed the safety of their nuclear infrastructure and plans for expansion, with some choosing to cease their nuclear programs altogether.

Looking Beyond the Chicago Summit: Nuclear Weapons in Europe and the Future of NATO

George Perkovich, Malcolm Chalmers, Steven Pifer, Paul Schulte, Jaclyn Tandler — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:15:42 +0000

While NATO can extend the status quo in the short term, it cannot postpone resolving its defense and deterrence dilemmas without undermining Alliance confidence and cohesion.

How to Tell if the Iran Talks Are Working

Mark Hibbs, Ariel (Eli) Levite, George Perkovich — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:45:35 +0000

Though the participants in the negotiations about Iran's nuclear program foresee several rounds of discussions, all are acutely aware that time to reach agreement peacefully may be running out.

Strengthening the Nonproliferation Regime for Future Generations: A Conversation with Ambassador Susan Burk

Susan Burk, Toby Dalton, Meena Singlee — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Ambassador Susan Burk, special representative of the president for nuclear nonproliferation, will discuss progress on implementing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Action Plan, adopted at the 2010 Review Conference to strengthen the Treaty’s three pillars.

North Korea's Latest Threat

James M. Acton — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:12:17 +0000

North Korea plans to use long-range missile technology to launch a satellite later this month despite international condemnation. There are also troubling signs that the isolated country is preparing for a third nuclear test.

Erdoğan the Peacemaker?

Sinan Ülgen — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Much has changed in the Middle East during the past two years, and not to Turkey’s advantage. As a result, Turkey is now seeking to contain a rapidly deteriorating regional security situation.

The Scottish Question and the Future of U.K. Nuclear Forces

James M. Acton, William Walker — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A referendum on Scottish independence scheduled for autumn 2014 could have profound ramifications for the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent and for U.S.-U.K. relations.

Securing 'Loose Nukes'

Toby Dalton, Matthew Rojansky, Deepti Choubey — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Different regional actors had different agendas and priorities for the recent Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.

The Legacy of the Nuclear Security Summit

Mark Hibbs — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

With anxieties over the nuclear activities of North Korea and Iran looming large, heads of state from 53 countries convened in Seoul this week to reaffirm and intensify their commitment to prevent nuclear materials from getting into the hands of terrorists.

Turkey, Iran, and the Bomb

Sinan Ülgen — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Although policymakers worry that an Iranian atomic weapon would force the country's neighbors to explore the nuclear option, that is not the case for Turkey.

The Accident at the Fukushima Daiichi NPP: The World Ponders

Mark Hibbs — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A lack of preparation, defenses and confusion about who held responsibility contributed to the seriousness of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Global Non-Proliferation and the Taiwan Dilemma

Togzhan Kassenova — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In the pursuit of nuclear security, Taiwan represents a special case for the international community because its legal status as an 'outsider' prevents it from formally participating in the many global arrangements to prevent nuclear proliferation.

Pakistan on the Brink: The Future of America, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

George Perkovich, Ahmed Rashid — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000

As the United States prepares to withdraw combat troops from Afghanistan by 2014, many questions about the state of the U.S relationship with Afghanistan and Pakistan remain unanswered.