A Collection of Papers from the Next Generation Read Full Report The Nuclear Scholars Initiative is a signature program run by the Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) to engage emerging nuclear experts in thoughtful and informed debate over how to best address the nuclear community’s most pressing problems. The papers included in this volume comprise research from participants in the 2023 Nuclear Scholars Initiative. These papers explore a range of crucial debates across deterrence, arms control, and non-proliferation communities. This publication was made possible with support by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency under Award Number HDTRA118C0067 and Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration under Award Number DE-NA0003970.