February 14, 2012

New Book Chronicles Shultz-Perry-Kissinger-Nunn Initiative

Expert: Henry Kissinger, George Shultz, Sam Nunn, William Perry, Sidney Drell

In a highly acclaimed new book, award-winning journalist Philip Taubman tells the intimate story of five men – Sam Nunn, George Shultz, William Perry, Henry Kissinger, and Stanford physicist Sidney Drell – and their campaign to reduce the threat of a nuclear attack and, ultimately, eliminate nuclear weapons altogether. The Partnership: Five Cold Warriors and Their Quest to Ban the Bomb explores the unlikely bipartisan partnership between the five Cold War players which formed the basis for NTI’s Nuclear Security Project. The book, which also offers a clear analysis of the danger of nuclear terrorism and how it can be prevented, is receiving rave reviews:

"Fascinating and haunting." The New York Times

"The partnership is a richly detailed account of one of the most important issues of our time – the management and future of the world’s nuclear arsenal. Taubman brings this compelling subject to life with original reporting and vivid descriptions of the major players. It’s a book that should be on the bedside of every presidential candidate, national affairs journalist and engaged citizen." – Tom Brokaw

A "brilliant, penetrating study … Readers will tremble at the dangers the world has faced and still faces today." – Bob Woodward

A "fascinating portrait of an unlikely coalition of disarmament crusaders." The Wall Street Journal