February 14, 2012

The Commonwealth Club of California is hosting former Secretary of State George Shultz, former Defense Secretary William Perry and Senator Nunn for a discussion of international security, nuclear threats, Iran’s drive to build a bomb, the North Korean nuclear weapons program and future prospects for limiting the spread of nuclear materials and eventually eliminating nuclear weapons.

December 14, 2011

Over 30 political, diplomatic, and military leaders from 14 Asia Pacific states signed on to the Asia Pacific Leadership Network for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament’s inaugural statement in support of a nuclear weapons-free world. The statement acknowledges the crucial role of policymakers in the Asia Pacific region in achieving the vision of a world without nuclear weapons. The statement’s signatories, including five former prime ministers and 10 former foreign and defense ministers, warn against stalled momentum and call for policymakers to “get serious” about nuclear risks.

December 13, 2011

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a Nuclear Security Project partner, released a new report, "Small Nuclear Forces: Five Perspectives," which focuses on nuclear restraint and stability at low numbers. Authors from the United Kingdom, China, France, India, and Pakistan examine factors that have led these countries to maintain a posture of minimum deterrence. They also explore prospects for future multilateral arms reduction, an essential step proposed by NSP principals George Shultz, William Perry, Henry Kissinger, and Sam Nunn in their January 2007 Wall Street Journal op-ed.

December 6, 2011

On December 6, Indonesia ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), bringing the treaty one step closer to entry into force.  Ratification by the eight remaining Annex 2 states is required to bring the treaty into force.  Full implementation of the CTBT is one of the original steps proposed by NSP principals George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, William Perry, and Sam Nunn in their January 2007 Wall Street Journal op-ed.

Read an op-ed from an Indonesian lawmaker describing the benefits of ratification and the statement from the White House in support of Indonesia's leadership.

November 17, 2011

This new NTI report is designed to help develop an approach to reduce nuclear risks in Europe and contribute to NATO's Deterrence and Defense Posture Review. The collection of papers identifies policy and force structure options open to NATO members and aims to promote dialogue and new thinking on several key issues and questions, both within NATO and with Russia. Senator Nunn's essay outlines 10 specific steps for NATO to consider -- at the core of "10 for 2012" is a NATO commitment to deepening consultations with Russia, including a new dialogue designed to increase "warning and decision time" for leaders. In addition, NATO should plan for further reductions and consolidation of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons in Europe. The target of completing consolidation to the United States should be within five years, with the final timing and pace determined by broad developments with Russia.