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Feature Story

In their September 26, 2008, debate on U.S. foreign policy, both candidates discussed the dangers of nuclear proliferation. A new CNS report examines the similarities and some important differences in the policies of Obama and McCain. More...
Posted: Sep 25, 2008 Image: Senators Barack Obama and John McCain
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Recent Features

Avoiding a Perfect Storm: Recharting the NPT Review Process
an article by Jean du Preez for the Arms Control Association.
The Risks and Challenges of a Cruise Missile Tipping Point
an Issue Brief by Dennis M. Gormley for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Sweden's "White Knight" Status in Question after Joining NSG Consensus Without a Fight
an op-ed by Johan Bergenäs on the recent Nuclear Suppliers Group exemption for India for the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. [Swedish only]
China cozies up to Seoul
an op-ed by Jing-dong Yuan for the Asia Times Online.
Strengthening a Weak Link in the Global Security Chain: Regional Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540
New book Implementing Resolution 1540: The Role of Regional Organizations by UNIDIR and CNS distinguished professor Lawrence Scheinman (editor).
Goodbye to Nuclear Export Controls
an article by William Potter for The Hindu.
Let's Talk About World War III
an op-ed by Nikolai Sokov for the Asia Times, August 26, 2008.
Japan's struggle to limit illegal dual-use exports
an article by Masako Toki and Stephanie Lieggi for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
Cleaning up Serbia's nuclear legacy
an article by Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova for The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.
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Recent Activities

Nonproliferation & Disarmament Calendar

Ensuring U.S. Medical Isotope Supply & Minimizing Risks of Nuclear Terrorism
CNS/AAAS event on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC on October 6, 2008.
CNS Welcomes Dr. Patricia Lewis as Deputy Director and Scientist-in-Residence
2009 Nonproliferation Challenge Essay Contest announced
This contest, featuring a $10,000 grand prize, is open to students, professors, journalists, policy analysts, activists, and others worldwide.
Israel's Airstrike on Syria's Nuclear Reactor: Preventive War and the Nonproliferation Regime
a public event co-sponsored with CNS and the Arms Control Association.
Book Launch: Missile Contagion: Cruise Missile Proliferation and the Threat to International Security
by Dennis M. Gormley. This event took place in Washington, D.C. at noon, on Thursday, July 24, 2008.
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