Analysis / CommentaryCSIS European Trilateral Track 2 Nuclear Dialogues: Consensus StatementByRebecca HersmanPublished Feb 22, 2019The European Trilateral Track 2 Nuclear Dialogues, organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in partnership with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the Fondation pourla Recherche Stratégique (FRS), has convened senior nuclear policy experts from the United Kingdom, France, and the United States (P3) for the past ten years to discuss nuclear deterrence, arms control, and nonproliferation policy issues and to identify areas of consensus among the three countries.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityReflections on INF WithdrawalByAndrew ReddiePublished Feb 20, 2019Two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced that it intends to suspend its commitment to the INF Treaty and exercise Article XV of the Treaty. This article reflects on the significance of the treaty and what its suspension might mean for U.S. nuclear policy moving forward.
Analysis / ReportOn the Horizon: A Collection of the Papers from the Next GenerationBySarah Minot Asrar and Rebecca HersmanPublished Feb 19, 2019The papers included in this volume comprise research from participants in the 2018 Nuclear Scholars Initiative and the PONI Conference Series. These papers explore such topics as the impacts of emerging technologies and capabilities, deep-diving on nuclear strategy and national policies, proposing paths forward for addressing proliferation challenges, and enhancing arms control in contentious environments. Series On The Horizon
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityFlexibility and Survivability: The Next Generation of the U.S. Nuclear StockpileByAaron Richards and CSIS PONIPublished Dec 11, 2018While the current environment continues to challenge the United States, future threats will further weaken America’s nuclear weapons stockpile without action. The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review called for nuclear modernization and the time is now to act and secure our strategic deterrent for the future.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityThe Long Road to Nuclear Toxic Waste DisposalByHeather Hollow and CSIS PONIPublished Oct 23, 2018With the continued use of nuclear power comes the question: How can nuclear toxic waste be disposed of effectively?
Analysis / CommentaryContinuity Is Not Consensus: The Future Nuclear Posture ReviewByRebecca HersmanPublished Oct 22, 2018The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review, preceded by wide debate, is enjoying a honeymoon of sorts. Domestically, it received strong support and close to full funding while internationally, it has received strong support from allies. However, controversy over the NPR may be just around the corner. There needs to be strong bipartisan commitment to nuclear infrastructure and delivery system modernization as well as arms control.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityDefining Disarmament: The Challenge of Eliminating Fissile MaterialsByCameron TracyPublished Jul 30, 2018While the world’s nuclear powers could quickly retire their nuclear arsenals, eliminating the fissile materials from which these weapons are made is no simple matter. This raises doubts about the feasibility and permanence of global disarmament.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityDrone Delivery: From Amazon to the Air ForceByJennifer RogersPublished Jul 19, 2018Changes in FAA policy on Unmanned Aircraft Systems hold promise for boosting the surety and safety of U.S. nuclear forces.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityHow Orphaned Radiological Sources will Shape the Next BattlefieldByZachary HadfieldPublished May 10, 2018It is incumbent on military planners to continually assess and resource their ability to eliminate orphaned sources in support of large scale military operations across a vast geographic area, as the next war will undoubtedly be shaped by their presence.
Analysis / Commentary, Next Gen CommunityEducation, Culture, and Nuclear WeaponsByAri Kattan and CSIS PONIPublished Mar 16, 2018Dangerous political and cultural trends put U.S. competitiveness in the sciences at risk, with potentially disastrous consequences for the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.