Recent ACA Issue Briefs- Closing the Deal on a Robust Global Arms Trade Treaty March 11, 2013 Tim Farnsworth
- Threats to Block Russian-U.S. Nuclear Cuts Are Ill-Founded March 7, 2013 Tim Farnsworth
- Administration Poised to Trim Costly Nuclear Weapons Excess February 8, 2013 Tim Farnsworth
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Worldwide Threat Assessment (2013)
By Greg Thielmann The “Worldwide Threat Assessment,” which Director of National Intelligence James Clapper presented to the Senate Intelligence Committee on March 12, contains some closely-watched language on evolving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation threats. Although this year’s edition … Continue reading
The INF Treaty: 25 Years and Holding
By Greg Thielmann The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which was signed in Washington 25 years ago tomorrow, December 8, is legendary among arms controllers for its improbable outcome and the depth, pace, and duration of its accomplishments. With implementation … Continue reading
The New START Data Exchange Trend Lines: Why Are They So Flat?
By Greg Thielmann The Department of State released today the latest data exchange for the systems limited by the 2010 New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Under the provisions of the treaty, the two parties are obligated to exchange … Continue reading
Dumping the ABM Treaty: Was It Worth It?
In retrospect, the Bush administration should not have fielded its national missile defense system. The technology was not ripe; the threat had not materialized; and the opportunity cost was too high. By Tom Z. Collina Ten years ago this week, … Continue reading
