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Posted: March 19, 2012

Outside Publications
Netanyahu's contempt for the Holocaust: Avner Cohen for Haaretz.
Posted: March 13, 2012

Outside Publications
Assad's toxic assets: Bilal Y. Saab, Chen Kane, and Leonard Spector, for Foreign Policy.; Also cited in Global Security Newswire.
Posted: February 29, 2012 Interview Syria's Divided Opposition: Bilal Y. Saab, for Background Briefing with Ian Masters.
Posted: February 28, 2012 Why the world isn't intervening in Syria: Bilal Y. Saab was quoted by CNN.
Posted: February 20, 2012 How Syria's Assad plans to survive: Bilal Y. Saab was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor.
Posted: February 20, 2012 Outside Publications Why Damascus remains eerily calm: Bilal Y. Saab, for CNN.
Posted: February 16, 2012 Strike talk keeps Israel's Iran options open: Avner Cohen was quoted by the Sunday Times of Sri Lanka.
Posted: February 13, 2012 Commentary CNS Experts Comment on Escalating Tensions with Tehran
Posted: February 6, 2012 Outside Publications The futility of predicting Iran's future: Bilal Y. Saab, for Foreign Policy.
Posted: January 4, 2012 Mass protests in Syrian city as monitors arrive: Bilal Y. Saab was quoted by The Associated Press.
Posted: January 3, 2012 Security situation to remain vulnerable in 2012: Bilal Y. Saab was quoted in The Daily Star.
Updated: September 14, 2011 Outside Publications The Long Journey Toward A WMD-Free Middle East: Patricia Lewis and William C. Potter, for Arms Control Today.
Posted: September 2, 2011 Outside Publications How Saudi Arabia Can Contain Iran — and Other Benefits from Syria's Turmoil: Bilal Y. Saab, for The Christian Science Monitor.
Posted: August 22, 2011 Outside Publications Possible Elements of an NWFZ in the Middle East: Nabil Fahmy and Patricia Lewis, for UNIDIR.
Posted: August 22, 2011 Outside Publications The Role of Civil Society in Promoting a WMDFZ in the Middle East: Chen Kane, for UNIDIR.
Posted: May 17, 2011 Outside Publication Can Turkey Still Be a 'Model Partner' In Resolving the Iran Nuclear Impasse?: Philipp C. Bleek, for Today's Zaman.
Posted: September 17, 2010 Video | Seminar 30 Years after Iran-Iraq War: Counterproliferation Lessons: Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi talks about factors of the Iran-Iraq war that are relevant to policy makers concerned with WMDs today.; Also watch the Q&A session
Posted: April 16, 2010 Russia's Lukewarm Support for International Sanctions against Iran: History and Motivations: Cole Harvey and Richard Sabatini, an issue brief for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: December 3, 2009 CNS Experts Comment on Recent Iran Developments [PDF]: During the last few days, the already tense standoff between Iran, the United States and other members of the international community has become even more charged.
Posted: July 17, 2009 Iran: June 2009 Elections and Nuclear Policy Implications: A review of the policies of both candidates, and assessment of the tentative results of the election and possible impact on nuclear negotiations with Iran.; Paula Humphrey, an issue brief for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: May 13, 2009 Malawi Ratifies the Pelindaba Treaty: The African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty is one ratification away from entering into force.
Posted: April 30, 2009 Israeli Perceptions Regarding Obama's Iran Policy Change: Many Israelis fear the more comprehensive Washington's talks with Tehran, the greater the chance that Jerusalem will be brought to the table to agree to painful concessions.; An issue brief by Liviu Horovitz with Sarah Poe for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: March 19, 2009 Obama Hones Iran Strategy: The U.S. puts out "bigger sticks and carrots" to halt nuclear program.; An article by Leonard S. Spector for the Yale Global Online.
Posted: June 13, 2008 Report on NWFZ in the Middle East: New report from the Monterey Nonproliferation Strategy Group on the issue of Preconditions for a NWFZ in the Middle East.
A CNS Feature Story by Lawrence Scheinman.
Updated: December 6, 2007 Iran Special Collection: Contains information on nuclear- and treaty-related issues.
Posted: December 6, 2007 South Africa, Germany Announce Significant Developments in Prosecution of Suspected Khan Network Participants: An article by Adam P. Williams for WMD Insights.
Posted: October 8, 2007 Ahmadinejad Critics Take Leadership Position; Iran Enters Deal With International Atomic Energy Agency: an article by Khalid Hilal and Leah Kuchinsky for WMD Insights.
Posted: April 17, 2007 From the Horse's Mouth: Unraveling Al-Qa`ida's Target Selection Calculus: Al-Qa`idas primarily selects economic targets to derail the American economy, to sever American and Muslim alliances, and to remove all Western influence from the Middle East.
A CNS Feature Story by Sammy Salama and David Wheeler
Posted: November 15, 2006 Israel's Nuclear Policies and a NWFZ in the Middle East: How Feasible Is It?: A report by Edith Bursac on a recent talk given by Dr. Zeev Maoz at CNS.
Posted: February 10, 2006 Does Intent Equal Capability? Al-Qaeda and Weapons of Mass Destruction [PDF format]: A report by Sammy Salama and Lydia Hansell for the Fall-Winter 2005 issue of The Nonproliferation Review.
Posted: March 2005 Companies Reported to Have Sold or Attempted to Sell Libya Gas Centrifuge Components: An issue brief by Sammy Salama and Lydia Hansell for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Posted: September 2004 Was Libyan WMD Disarmament a Significant Success for Nonproliferation?: In a stunning declaration on December 19, 2003, the Libyan government announced its intention to fully disarm its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) arsenal. This issue brief will examine the reasons behind Libya decision to disarm, the benefits, and the true extent of Libya's WMD arsenal.
An issue brief by Sammy Salama for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).
Posted: March 30, 2004 Possible Suspects and Motives for the Suicide Bombings In Iraq: Suicide bombing attacks are becoming a weekly if not daily fixture in post-war Iraq. To date, there have been more than 40 suicide bombing attacks.
Feature Story by Sammy Salama.
Posted: January 30, 2004 In Post-War Iraq, Placating the Shi'a is Paramount: Leading figures among the Iraqi Shi'a majority reject the plan to postpone transfer of Iraqi governance to a provisional government, and are demanding direct and open elections prior to the July 1st deadline.
Feature Story by Sammy Salama, Kathleen Thompson, and Jennifer Chalmers.
Posted: December 24, 2003 Libya and Nonproliferation: On 19 December, Libya announced that it would halt its Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs and eliminate any stockpiles of weapons or materials under full verification by the international community. Before examining Libya's intentions and analyzing its potential implications, it is essential to review Libya's capabilities in the WMD realm.
CNS Feature Story by Anjali Bhattacharjee and Sammy Salama.
Posted: November 21, 2003 The Historical Roots of Current Terrorist Tactics and Methods: To best understand these tactics, one needs to return to the roots of the Shi'i-Sunni conflict and explore how early Islamic history continues to impact the attitudes and religious interpretations of militant extremist Islamist groups.
Feature Story by Sammy Salama and Kathleen Thompson.
Updated: April 9, 2003 Iraq Special Collection: Focuses on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and UNSCOM.
Updated: April 9, 2003 Special Reports on the War in Iraq: A collection of reports including:

The Significance of the "Death" of Ali Hassan al-Majid

The Republican Guard [Al-Haris Al-Jamhuri]

The Battle for Basra

The Iraqi Actors in the North of Iraq

American POWs

Command and Control of Iraq's CW Arsenal

Key Figures in Saddam's Government

Who are Saddam's Fidayin?
Posted: March 26, 2003 Turkey's Position in the Iraq Operation: Bridge or Barrier?: "The underlying reason for Turkey's ambivalence is that it is caught between its political priorities and strategic relationship with the United States."
A report by Sebnem Udum.
Posted: March 25, 2003 Just Following (Saddam Hussein's) Orders: "Documents taken in Iraq after the first Persian Gulf war showed the extent to which Saddam Hussein hoped to have his soldiers and even civilians exploit prisoners of war, particularly downed pilots."
An op-ed by Ibrahim al-Marashi for the New York Times.
Posted: March 21, 2003 Will Kirkuk's Oil Fields Burn?: It seems likely that any agreement between the Kurds and a post-Saddam government will hinge on the issue of Kirkuk. The question remains, "what will be left of the Kirkuk oil fields after the war?"
Feature Story by Ibrahim Al-Marashi.
Posted: March 10, 2003 CNS Iraq Inspections Database
Posted: March 7, 2003 Disarming Iraq by Force: WMD Stakes and Scenarios: While a U.S.-led war to disarm Iraq appears increasingly probable, anticipating the consequences of the coming conflict is not a simple matter. The stakes in the coming clash include a wide range of possible positive and negative consequences.
Feature Story by Michael Barletta.
Posted: March 2003 To Comply or Not to Comply: Outline of the UN Inspections Mechanism in Iraq: Twelve years after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent U.S.-led Desert Storm operation, the United Nations continues to persevere in the process of disarming Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) through inspections and monitoring.
An issue brief by Victor Mizin for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).
Posted: February 26, 2003 Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East: One of the most volatile and war-torn regions of the world, the Middle East is racked with disputes over religion, culture, land, and water. With the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the region, these disputes have already brought about the use of these terrible tools of modern warfare, and concern regarding their future use lingers in the minds of citizens and leaders in the region and beyond.
An issue brief by Gitty M. Amini for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).
Posted: February 17, 2003 Russia's Views On the Crisis in Iraq: In the wake of U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's U.N. address on February 5, 2003, it quickly became evident that his presentation did not have an immediate effect on Russia's position.
Feature Story by Michael Jasinski.
Posted: December 31, 2002 Al-Qa`ida and Weapons of Mass Destruction: The world's media have reported no less than 56 separate incidents involving al-Qa`ida and WMD, 36 of which have come to light since September 2001.
Posted: December 22, 2002 Chart: Al-Qa`ida's WMD Activities: The following table provides a comprehensive listing of reports concerning al-Qa`ida's involvement with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons in the period between 1997 and December 2002.
Posted: September 30, 2002 Saddam's Security and Intelligence Network: "Iraq's security apparatus is the most important instrument of state control in Saddam's regime and has been fundamental in the preservation of his rule. "
A report by Ibrahim Al-Marashi. It includes a chart outlining the Iraqi security apparatus.
Posted: Created March 29, 2002 Developments in Iraq in Light of September 11: Washington D.C. Round Table: On January 17, 2002, the Monterey Institute Center for Nonproliferation Studies hosted one of a series of conference calls with U.S. and European experts to review the impacts of the events of September 11 on arms control and nonproliferation.
Posted: Fall-Winter 2001 The Iraqi Maze: Searching for a Way Out: An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.3.
by David Albright and Kevin O'Neill
Posted: Fall-Winter 2001 Israel and Chemical/Biological Weapons: History, Deterrence, and Arms Control [PDF format]: An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.3.
by Avner Cohen
Posted: Created 14 September 2001 Overview of Weapons of Mass Destruction Capabilities in the Middle East and South Asia: If the United States starts military actions against either Afghanistan or Iraq, its forces will be operating in a region of the world where many countries have weapons of mass destruction (WMD), or are seeking to develop them.
Posted: Created 14 September 2001 United States Seeks Pakistan's Assistance: Attention is turning to the role Pakistan can play in assisting a U.S. military strike on Afghanistan and in capturing alleged terrorist leader Usama Bin Laden.
Posted: Summer 2001 An Analysis of Iraqi WMD Strategy [PDF format]: An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.2.
by Amatzia Baram.
Posted: Summer 2001 Prospects for Arms Control and Proliferation in the Middle East [PDF format]: A viewpoint for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.2.
by Nabil Fahmy.
Updated: 14 March 2001 WMD Terrorism and Usama Bin Laden: "The current trial of Usama Bin Laden and others for the August 7, 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar al-Salaam, Tanzania, has shed new light on the efforts of Bin Laden and his terrorist organization, Al-Qa'ida ("The Base"), to acquire weapons of mass destruction."
Posted: 2001 Iranian Use of Chemical Weapons: A Critical Analysis of Past Allegations: Washington D.C. Office 2001 Briefing Series, March 7, 2001.
Posted: Fall-Winter 2000 Parameters of Stable Deterrence in a Proliferated Middle East: Lessons from the 1991 Gulf War [PDF format]: An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 7.3.
by Gerald M. Steinberg
Posted: 24 April 2000 Egypt and the Middle East Resolution at the NPT 2000 Review Conference: "A pragmatic approach to addressing the Resolution on the Middle East at the 2000 Review Conference is essential as the Resolution is going to be the focus of discussion for Egypt and some other Arab States." An article by Rebecca Stevens and Amin Tarzi.
Updated: August 1999 Draft Proposals for New UN Iraq Monitoring Body
Posted: Fall 1998 Iran's Threat Perceptions and Arms Control Policies [PDF format]: An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 6.1.
by Peter Jones.

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CBW

Posted: February 28, 2012

Interview
Leonard S. Spector on the Future Status of Syrian Chemical Weapons

Leonard S. Spector, for CNN.

Posted: January 10, 2012

WMD Junction
Is Biosecurity the Low-Hanging Fruit?

Eliminating biological weapons could be the first step toward the successful creation of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East.

Nilsu Gören, for WMD Junction.

Posted: September 22, 2011

Feature Story
Can Libya be Locked Down?

In a post-Qaddafi era, who will secure Libya's chemical and biological weapons materials?

Bilal Y. Saab, for WMD Junction

Posted: March 4, 2010

Feature Story
Iraq Faces Major Challenges in Destroying Its Legacy Chemical Weapons

Iraq joined the Chemical Weapons Convention in February 2009 and now faces major challenges destroying the chemical munitions it inherited from the Saddam Hussein regime.

Jonathan B. Tucker, a CNS Feature Story.

Posted: December 7, 2009
The Rollback of Libya's Chemical Weapons Program

Jonathan B. Tucker, an article in the Nonproliferation Review, November 2009 Volume 16.3.

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.

Updated: December 6, 2007
Iran Special Collection

Contains information on nuclear- and treaty-related issues.

Updated: April 22, 2005
Chart: Al-Qa`ida's WMD Activities

The following table provides a comprehensive listing of reports concerning al-Qa`ida's involvement with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons in the period between 1997 and 2005.

Posted: December 24, 2003
Libya and Nonproliferation

On 19 December, Libya announced that it would halt its Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs and eliminate any stockpiles of weapons or materials under full verification by the international community. Before examining Libya's intentions and analyzing its potential implications, it is essential to review Libya's capabilities in the WMD realm.
CNS Feature Story by Anjali Bhattacharjee and Sammy Salama.

Posted: January 23, 2002
Ricin Found in London: An al-Qa`ida Connection?

In January, British authorities arrested seven men suspected of producing ricin in their north London apartment. At least one had attended an al-Qa`ida training camp in Afghanistan.

Posted: December 31, 2002
Al-Qa`ida and Weapons of Mass Destruction

The world's media have reported no less than 56 separate incidents involving al-Qa`ida and WMD, 36 of which have come to light since September 2001.

Posted: October 2002
Dusty Agents and the Iraqi Chemical Weapons Arsenal

The New York Times recently reported that, according to an Iraqi defector, Iraq has devised and produced a solid VX formulation that could be described as a "dusty" agent. The properties of this agent include the ability to adhere and penetrate gaps in chemical-protective garments.
An issue brief by Eric Croddy for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).

Posted: October 11, 2002
Iraq Biological Weapons Facilities

The following maps and associated text provide locations and detailed descriptions of Iraq's biological weapon (BW) sites and facilities.
By CNS staff for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).

Posted: September 23, 2002
Invade and Unleash?

"Saddam Hussein might see his biological weapons as an asset to be used only if he is on the brink of destruction."
An op-ed by William C. Potter for the Washington Post.

Posted: June 10, 2002
Vaccinate Saddam Against Invasion?

An Op-Ed for the International Herald Tribune by Leonard S. Spector.

Posted: Fall-Winter 2001
The Iraqi Maze: Searching for a Way Out

An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.3.
by David Albright and Kevin O'Neill

Posted: 26 September 2001
Reinstitute Iraq Weapons Inspections

An Op-Ed for the Boston Globe by Leonard S. Spector and Jonathan B. Tucker.

Updated: September 2001
Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East

This page includes WMD profiles of 11 countries, regional overviews, and reference tables of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and combat aircraft deployed in this volatile region.

Posted: 2001
Profile of a Proliferator: Iraq's Biological Weapons Program

Washington D.C. Office 2002 Briefing Series, February 2, 2001.

Posted: Fall-Winter 2000
The South African Chemical and Biological Warfare Program: An Overview [PDF format]

An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 7.3.
by Chandré Gould & Peter I. Folb

Posted: Spring-Summer 1999
Does Saudi Arabia Have or Seek Chemical or Biological Weapons? [PDF format]

A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 6.3.
by Dany Shoham.

Posted: Fall 1998
Chemical Weapons in the Sudan: Allegations and Evidence [PDF format]

A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 6.1.
by Michael Barletta.

Posted: Fall 1997
Syria's Chemical and Biological Weapons: Assessing Capabilities and Motivations [PDF format]

A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol 5.1.
by M. Zuhair Diab

Posted: 1 March 1997
Evidence Iraq Used Chemical Weapons During the 1991 Persian Gulf War [PDF format]

A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol 4.3.
by Jonathan B. Tucker

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Missile

Posted: October 7, 2010
Beyond Missile Defense: Alternative Means to Address Iran's Ballistic Missile Threat [Summary Only]

Miles A. Pomper and Cole J. Harvey, for Arms Control Association.

Posted: February 23, 2009
Give Iran a Break

It is unfortunate that Iran receives equally harsh reaction to military missile tests and a peaceful satellite launch.
Liviu Horovitz and Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova wrote a letter to the editor of the International Herald Tribune.

Updated: December 6, 2007
Iran Special Collection

Contains information on nuclear- and treaty-related issues.

Posted: April 4, 2007
Iran's Announcement of a Space Rocket Test: Fact or Fiction?

an article by Khalid Hilal and Jack Boureston for WMD Insights.

Posted: January 8, 2004
Missile Defence Myopia: Lessons from the Iraq War [PDF format]

An article by Dennis M. Gormley for Survival.

Posted: December 24, 2003
Libya and Nonproliferation

On 19 December, Libya announced that it would halt its Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs and eliminate any stockpiles of weapons or materials under full verification by the international community. Before examining Libya's intentions and analyzing its potential implications, it is essential to review Libya's capabilities in the WMD realm.
CNS Feature Story by Anjali Bhattacharjee and Sammy Salama.

Posted: May 30, 2003
What's Behind U.S. Nonproliferation Sanctions Against Norinco?

The Bush administration's decision to impose a ban on imports from the China North Industries Group (Norinco) and its subsidiaries for transfers of dual-use equipment to a company involved in Iran's ballistic missile program marks a significant shift in the Bush administration's nonproliferation policy.
Feature Story by Phillip Saunders and Stephanie Lieggi.

Updated: April 9, 2003
Iraq Special Collection

Focuses on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and UNSCOM.

Posted: April 8, 2003
North Korean Cruise Missile Tests--and Iraqi Cruise Missile Attacks--Raise Troubling Questions for Missile Defenses

"In the end, hedging against the cruise missile threat depends as much on developing more effective nonproliferation policies as it does on planning for more versatile missile defenses."
Feature Story by Dennis Gormley.

Posted: March 16, 2003
Iraq Missile Profile: Scud Missile Preparation and Launch

A profile by Tim McCarthy for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).

Posted: March 4, 2003
The Al Samoud Missile

A description and technical evaluation of the Al Samoud missile, by Dr. Robert Schmucker, Schmucker Technologie for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).

Updated: September 2001
Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East

This page includes WMD profiles of 11 countries, regional overviews, and reference tables of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and combat aircraft deployed in this volatile region.

Posted: Summer 2001
Missile Messages: Iran Strikes MKO Bases in Iraq [PDF format]

A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.2.
by Amin Tarzi and Darby Parliament.

Posted: 15 August 2000
Iran's Missile Test Sends Mixed Messages

"On Saturday July 15th, the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out the anticipated second test firing of the 1,350 km-range ballistic missile named Shehab-3." An Op-Ed by Amin Tarzi.

Posted: Winter 1999
Russian Nuclear and Missile Exports to Iran [PDF format]

A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 6.2.
by Fred Wehling.

Updated: April 1999
The Missile Crisis over Cyprus

This collection provides materials regarding the sale of Russian S-300PMU-1 air-defense missile batteries to Cyprus.

Posted: 1 March 1998
Lessons of Iranian Missile Programs for U.S. Nonproliferation Policy [PDF format]

An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 5.3.
by Aaron Karp

Updated: 1998
The Mystery of the Sunken Gyros

Posted: 1 March 1996
Monitoring and Verification in a Noncooperative Environment: Lessons From the U.N. Experience in Iraq

An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 3.3.
by Jonathan B. Tucker

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Nuclear

Posted: February 28, 2012
U.N. sees spike in Iran's uranium production

Jeffrey Lewis, was quoted in the Washington Post. Also in: ABQJournal, Nature, and WBEZ

Posted: February 17, 2012

Interview
Iran's recent nuclear announcements

Miles Pomper was interviewed by Mundo on Iran's recent nuclear announcements.

Posted: February 16, 2012

Outside Publications
Israel Fears Losing Nuclear Monopoly, Talks of War with Iran

Avner Cohen, for Al Monitor.

Posted: February 10, 2012

Outside Publications
No Hotline to Tehran

Bilal Y. Saab, for The National Interest on dealing with a nuclear-armed Iran.

Posted: January 26, 2012
Preventing a Nuclear Iran, Peacefully

Avner Cohen and his new book were mentioned by the New York Times.

Posted: January 17, 2012

Outside Publications
What if the Iranians start killing scientists?

Avner Cohen, for Haaretz.

Posted: January 12, 2012

WMD Junction
Understanding Turkey's Position on the Iranian Nuclear Program

Turkey doesn't want an Iranian nuclear weapon—but it also doesn't want to hamper its own access to nuclear energy technology.

Aaron Stein, for WMD Junction.

Posted: January 10, 2012

WMD Junction
Is Biosecurity the Low-Hanging Fruit?

Eliminating biological weapons could be the first step toward the successful creation of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East.

Nilsu Gören, for WMD Junction.

Posted: September 2, 2011

Outside Publications
How Saudi Arabia Can Contain Iran — and Other Benefits from Syria's Turmoil

Bilal Y. Saab, for The Christian Science Monitor.

Posted: August 22, 2011

Outside Publications
Possible Elements of an NWFZ in the Middle East

Nabil Fahmy and Patricia Lewis, for UNIDIR.

Posted: August 22, 2011

Outside Publications
The Role of Civil Society in Promoting a WMDFZ in the Middle East

Chen Kane, for UNIDIR.

Posted: May 26, 2011

Outside Publication
The IAEA Raises the Pressure on Syria's Assad

Javier Serrat, for World Politics Review.

Posted: May 17, 2011

Outside Publication
Can Turkey Still Be a 'Model Partner' In Resolving the Iran Nuclear Impasse?

Philipp C. Bleek, for Today's Zaman.

Posted: December 1, 2010

Feature Story
The Treaty of Pelindaba: Establishing the African Commission on Nuclear Energy

Established in November 2010, AFCONE is required by the Pelindaba Treaty to ensure treaty obligation compliance and peaceful nuclear cooperation, regionally and internationally.

Dr. Patricia Lewis and Hubert Foy

Posted: October 29, 2010
Last of the Nuclear Mohicans

Israel Dostrovsky embodied David Ben-Gurion's ideal of the Zionist scientist - a researcher who divided his time between science and security.

Avner Cohen, an op-ed for Haaretz.com.

Posted: October 20, 2010

Video | Panel Discussion
The Worst-Kept Secret: Israel's Bargain with the Bomb

Avner Cohen discussed his latest book, with commentary by: Morton Halperin, Samuel W. Lewis, and Bruce Riedel.

See also: Event Photos

Posted: September 30, 2010

Press Release
New Book by Avner Cohen Calls on Israel to Modify Nuclear Policy

Information on the new book The Worst-Kept Secret: Israel's Bargain with the Bomb, by Avner Cohen

Posted: September 28, 2010

Video | Seminar
Turkey's Nuclear Future: A View from Ankara

Dr. Mustafa Kibaroglu, Professor, International Relations Department Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.

Also watch the Q&A session

Posted: August 27, 2010
Israel Ponders a Nuclear Iran

Would a nuclear Iran mean the end of Israel's policy of nuclear opacity?

Avner Cohen, for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Posted: August 25, 2010
Bringing Israel's Bomb Out of the Basement

Israel needs to end its policy of nuclear opacity and reinforce its credentials as a responsible nuclear state.

Avner Cohen and Marvin Miller, an op-ed for The New York Times. Also in Foreign Affairs and Haaretz.com.

Posted: April 16, 2010
Russia's Lukewarm Support for International Sanctions against Iran: History and Motivations

Cole Harvey and Richard Sabatini, an issue brief for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Posted: February 10, 2010
Obama's Empty Threats Weaken U.S.

If Iran continues to break non-proliferation rules, Barack Obama needs international consensus before threatening Tehran again.

Johan Bergenäs, an op-ed for the Guardian News & Media Limited.

Posted: January 4, 2010
The Middle East's Interrupted Atomic Dreams

As oil prices drop, nuclear power is becoming less attractive in the region. So why is Iran still hanging on to its program?

Chen Kane, for Foreign Policy.

Posted: December 3, 2009
CNS Experts Comment on Recent Iran Developments [PDF]

During the last few days, the already tense standoff between Iran, the United States and other members of the international community has become even more charged.

Posted: July 17, 2009
Iran: June 2009 Elections and Nuclear Policy Implications

A review of the policies of both candidates, and assessment of the tentative results of the election and possible impact on nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Paula Humphrey, an issue brief for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Posted: May 13, 2009
Malawi Ratifies the Pelindaba Treaty

The African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty is one ratification away from entering into force.

Posted: March 19, 2009
Obama Hones Iran Strategy

The U.S. puts out "bigger sticks and carrots" to halt nuclear program.

An article by Leonard S. Spector for the Yale Global Online.

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: 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.

Posted: August 14, 2008
Will Saudi Arabia Acquire Nuclear Weapons?

an Issue Brief by Kate Amlin for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Posted: March 27, 2008
Is Syria a Candidate for Nuclear Proliferation?

An issue brief by Tariq Khaitous for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Posted: January 14, 2008
Egypt and Saudi Arabia's Policies toward Iran's Nuclear Program

An issue brief by Tariq Khaitous for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Posted: December 6, 2007
Iranian Nuclear Program Remains Major Threat Despite Partial Freeze

Despite a December 3, 2007 U.S. National Intelligence Estimate assessment that Iran's "nuclear weapons program" was halted in 2003, serious concerns remain.
A CNS Feature Story by Leonard S. Spector.

Updated: December 6, 2007
Iran Special Collection

Contains information on nuclear- and treaty-related issues.

Posted: November 5, 2007
Israeli Airstrike in Syria: International Reactions

A comprehensive look at international reaction to Israel's September 6, 2007, air strike against a site in the Syrian desert, now widely believed to have been a partially completed nuclear reactor.
A CNS Feature Story by guest author Richard Weitz.

Posted: October 8, 2007
Ahmadinejad Critics Take Leadership Position; Iran Enters Deal With International Atomic Energy Agency

An article by Khalid Hilal and Leah Kuchinsky for WMD Insights.

Posted: April 3, 2007
Uranium Smuggling Allegations Raise Questions Concerning Nuclear Security in the Democratic Republic of Congo

An article by Peter Crail and Johan Bergenas for WMD Insights.

Posted: December 22, 2006
The Emerging Arab Response to Iran's Unabated Nuclear Program

An issue brief by Sammy Salama for the Nuclear Threat Initiative, December 22, 2006.

Posted: November 15, 2006
Israel's Nuclear Policies and a NWFZ in the Middle East: How Feasible Is It?

A report by Edith Bursac on a recent talk given by Dr. Zeev Maoz at CNS.

Posted: June 2, 2006
Iran's Nuclear Impasse: Give Negotiations A Chance

As direct negotiations between the United States and Iran may finally materialize, it is critical to remember that armed conflict is both unnecessary and would be mutually destructive.
A CNS Feature Story by Sammy Salama and Elizabeth Salch.

Posted: February 20, 2006
Two CNS analysts, one from South Africa and one from Russia, give their perspectives on the Iranian nuclear crisis:

Defusing The Iranian Nuclear Crisis: A Carrot and Stick Approach

Jean duPreez examines the potential consequences of the IAEA Board decision to report the issue to the U.N. Security Council, with a particular focus on Iran's reactions, and argues that a diplomatic solution along the lines of the Six-Party talks is needed or the crisis is likely to spiral out of control.

Prospects of Russian Mediation of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis

Nikolai Sokov analyzes the Russian position vis-a-vis Iran, and predicts the policies Moscow is likely to adopt under various scenarios.

Posted: February 13, 2006
International Reaction to the Iranian Nuclear Crisis

CNS has compiled a selection of commentaries on the detailing the viewpoints of various international stakeholders in the current impasse over Iran's nuclear program.

Posted: February 3, 2006
China and the Iranian Nuclear Crisis

An article by Jing-dong Yuan for the Jamestown Foundation China Brief.

Posted: January 20, 2006
Chronology of Key Events Related to the Implementation of IAEA Safeguards in Iran

The IAEA Board of Governors looks set to discuss the Iran nuclear issue at a meeting scheduled for February 2. CNS has prepared a detailed chronology of key events in the IAEA examination of the scope and nature of Iran's nuclear program from June 2003 to the present.
A CNS Feature Story by the International Organizations and Nonproliferation Program.

Updated: April 22, 2005
Chart: Al-Qa`ida's WMD Activities

The following table provides a comprehensive listing of reports concerning al-Qa`ida's involvement with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons in the period between 1997 and 2005.

Posted: September 27, 2004
IAEA Board Gives Iran Yet Another Chance

Despite repeated, strenuous attempts, the United States could not convince the IAEA Board of Governors to establish an October 31 deadline to report Iran to the Security Council for violating its nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations.
Feature Story by Jean du Preez and María Lorenzo Sobrado.

Posted: August 12, 2004
A Preemptive Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Possible Consequences

There are reports that the Bush administration has seriously considered an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities but opted to put it on the back burner for the time being.
A CNS Feature Story by Sammy Salama and Karen Ruster.

Posted: July 6, 2004
IAEA Board Deplores Iran's Failure to Come into Full Compliance: Is Patience with Iran Running Out?

On Friday, June 18, 2004, the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unanimously adopted a resolution reprimanding Iran for failing to act in full compliance with its international safeguards obligations.
An issue brief by Peter Crail and Jean du Preez for the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Posted: December 24, 2003
Libya and Nonproliferation

On 19 December, Libya announced that it would halt its Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs and eliminate any stockpiles of weapons or materials under full verification by the international community. Before examining Libya's intentions and analyzing its potential implications, it is essential to review Libya's capabilities in the WMD realm.
CNS Feature Story by Anjali Bhattacharjee and Sammy Salama.

Posted: December 1, 2003
Ambassador Ekéus Speaks at MIIS on Detecting WMD in Iraq

On November 14, 2003 in Irvine Auditorium, Ekéus, a former Swedish ambassador to the United States, also discussed the lessons that emerged from 12 years of international efforts to uncover Iraq's weapon programs.

Updated: December 1, 2003
IAEA's Resolution on Iran: A Troubling Past With a Hopeful Future?

The latest report by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei, on the implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran, provides both troubling and reassuring details on Iran's nuclear program.
Now includes the IAEA Resolution.

Posted: June 18, 2003
Iran Rebuked for Failing to Comply with IAEA Safeguards

The 35 member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 18 June 2003 fell short of declaring Iran in violation of it obligations under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its IAEA safeguards agreement that stem from these obligations.
Feature Story by Jean du Preez and Lawrence Scheinman.

Posted: June 26, 2003
Russia's Nuclear and Missile Technology Assistance to Iran

Russian assistance for the Iranian nuclear program has long been an irritant in the U.S.-Russian relations. The revelations concerning Iran's hitherto unknown uranium enrichment efforts, which propelled Iran's nuclear ambitions to the center of the world's attention, added a new dimension to the controversy.
By Michael Jasinski.

Posted: May 20, 2003
Iran's Secret Quest for the Bomb

"At the upcoming June meeting of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Washington wants the agency to declare Iran in material breach of its non-proliferation obligations."
An op-ed by Leonard S. Spector for the YaleGlobal online.

Updated: April 9, 2003
Iraq Special Collection

Focuses on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and UNSCOM.

Posted: March 27, 2003
Russian Nuclear Exports to Iran: U.S. Policy Change Needed

On March 29, the State Department is scheduled to report to Congress on nuclear proliferation prevention in Iran.[1] Part of the report is likely to focus on Russia's role in Iran's nuclear development.
Feature Story by Cristina Chuen.

Posted: December 31, 2002
Al-Qa`ida and Weapons of Mass Destruction

The world's media have reported no less than 56 separate incidents involving al-Qa`ida and WMD, 36 of which have come to light since September 2001.

Posted: Fall-Winter 2001
The Iraqi Maze: Searching for a Way Out

An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 8.3.
by David Albright and Kevin O'Neill

Updated: September 2001
Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East

This page includes WMD profiles of 11 countries, regional overviews, and reference tables of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and combat aircraft deployed in this volatile region.

Posted: Winter 1999
Russian Nuclear and Missile Exports to Iran [PDF format]

A report for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 6.2.
by Fred Wehling.

Posted: July 1999
Reported Nuclear Trafficking Incidents Involving Turkey, 1993-1999

Public reports indicate that Turkey may be a significant transshipment route for nuclear smuggling from the former Soviet Union (FSU).

Posted: March 1999
South Africa's Nuclear Weapons Program

Posted: Fall 1998
Chemical Weapons in the Sudan: Allegations and Evidence [PDF format]

The Nonproliferation Review

Posted: July 1998
Iran's Nuclear-Related Facilities

Despite international efforts to curtail Iran's nuclear energy program, this Middle East state has scored significant successes in acquiring technologies and building facilities...

Posted: 1 January 1998
Israel and the Evolution of U.S. Nonproliferation Policy: The Critical Decade (1958-1968) [PDF format]

An article for the Nonproliferation Review, CNS, Vol. 5.2.
by Avner Cohen.

Posted: 1 March 1996
Monitoring and Verification in a Noncooperative Environment: Lessons From the U.N. Experience in Iraq [PDF format]

The Nonproliferation Review

Posted: 1 January 1996
Nuclear-Related Trade and Cooperation Developments for Selected States [PDF format]

The Nonproliferation Review