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Proliferation Threats and Solutions

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By Joseph Cirincione
Published on Oct 3, 2005
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The Nuclear Policy Program aims to reduce the risk of nuclear war. Our experts diagnose acute risks stemming from technical and geopolitical developments, generate pragmatic solutions, and use our global network to advance risk-reduction policies. Our work covers deterrence, disarmament, arms control, nonproliferation, and nuclear energy.

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Source: Notre Dame Journal of Law

Director for Non-Proliferation Joseph Cirincione wrote an article on "Proliferation Threats and Solutions" for the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy. To subscribe to this publication, click here.

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Joseph Cirincione

Former Senior Associate, Director for NonProliferation

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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