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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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Feature Story

High School Students from Japan, US, and Russia Discuss Path toward World Free of Nuclear Weapons

The semester-long CIF program concluded with a successful student conference on April 19-20, 2013, in Monterey, where students from three countries presented their findings on nuclear disarmament. [Now includes videos]

Updated: May 30, 2013 Image: CIF spring conference participants
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Recent Features

Posted: April 3, 2013
Q&A Interview
Hecker Responds to North Korea's Intent to Expand Nuclear Arsenal
Dr. Siegfried Hecker, VCDNP Visiting Distinguished Scientist and frequent visitor to North Korean nuclear facilities, discusses with CISAC the gravity and reality of the DPRK's announcement to restart nuclear facilities.
See also:
VIDEO: Dr. Siegfried Hecker on North Korean Nuclear Facilities
Dr. Siegfried Hecker speaks with CNN's Christiane Amanpour.
Posted: July 23, 2012
Syria Chemical Weapons Profile
CNS materials on the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: June 17, 2013
Why Russia Won't Deal on NATO Missile Defense
Yousaf Butt for Reuters.
Posted: June 4, 2013
Five Myths About Chemical Weapons
Amy Smithson for Washington Post.
Posted: May 24, 2013
Electromagnetic Pulse Is the Conservative Fetish That Just Won't Die
Jeffrey Lewis for Foreign Policy.
Posted: May 23, 2013
Why did Star Trek Get to Film at a Secret Government Laser Facility?
Stephen Schwartz for Foreign Policy.
Also in: Merced Sun Star
Posted: May 23, 2013
Reactor Race: South Korea's Nuclear Export Successes and Challenges
Chen Kane and Miles Pomper for Korea Economic Institute of America.
Also: Watch event video
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CNS in the News

Posted: May 29, 2013
South Korea Faces Opportunities, Challenges to Reactor Exports: Paper
Miles Pomper and Chen Kane quoted by Nucleonics Week.
Posted: May 28, 2013
Audio Interview
Yousaf Butt on Re-setting US Diplomatic Approach Regarding Iran
Yousaf Butt interviewed on ScottHorton.com.
Posted: May 24, 2013
Nuclear Security Treaties Bill Clears House; Senate Prospects Unclear
Miles Pomper quoted by Global Security Newswire.
Updated: May 23, 2013
Nuclear Winter of Our Discontent
Ward Wilson cited in TIME Magazine.
Also: CNS mentioned in Parameters.
Posted: May 23, 2013
US Missile Defense Still Plagued by Technical Doubts
Yousaf Butt quoted by Agence France Presse.
Posted: May 23, 2013
South Korea Advised to Focus on Expanding Nuclear Exports
Chen Kane and Miles Pomper quoted by Yonhap News Agency.
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Nonproliferation Review

Triannually features WMD articles, reports, & viewpoints.
Volume 20.1 • March 2013
now available

The Inventory

A regularly-updated public reference covering all international organizations, treaties, and agreements relevant to WMD disarmament & nonproliferation.
Updated: Mar 26, 2013
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NukeTube.tv

Video & Audio recordings of notable speakers, presentations, interviews, and discussions.
Posted: June 10, 2013
Watch Video [ Image: Xichang Space Launch Center - China ]
3D Research Model
Xichang Space Launch Center - China
3D model of this site created for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: June 10, 2013
Watch Video [ Image: Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground - North Korea ]
3D Research Model
Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground - North Korea
3D model of this site created for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: June 10, 2013
Watch Video [ Image: Yongbyon 5MWe Reactor - North Korea ]
3D Research Model
Yongbyon 5MWe Reactor - North Korea
3D model of this site created for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

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