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.
James M. Acton
Jessica T. Mathews Chair, Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program
Fiona Cunningham
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Toby Dalton
Senior Fellow and Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program
Jane Darby Menton
Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Rose Gottemoeller
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Nicole Grajewski
Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Mark Hibbs
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Togzhan Kassenova
Nonresident Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Ulrich Kühn
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Jamie Kwong
Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Ariel (Eli) Levite
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program, Technology and International Affairs Program
Ankit Panda
Stanton Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
George Perkovich
Japan Chair for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, Vice President for Studies
Lindsay Rand
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Jayita Sarkar
British Academy Global Innovation Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Todd S. Sechser
Nonresident Scholar Nuclear Policy Program
Lauren Sukin
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Sinan Ülgen
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Tristan Volpe
Nonresident Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Fumihiko Yoshida
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Tong Zhao
Senior Fellow, Carnegie China, Nuclear Policy Program
Proliferation News is a biweekly newsletter highlighting the latest analysis and trends in the nuclear policy community.
For over 30 years, experts, officials, executives, journalists, and students from across the globe have come together to debate—and explore solutions for—the most pressing challenges in nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament, deterrence, energy, and security at the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference.
A new arms race is afoot. China, Russia, and the United States are aggressively pursuing the development and deployment of advanced hypersonic weapons, while other states are starting or scaling up their own programs. But what are these weapons? Who’s working on what? And what are the implications for global security? A strategy for managing the race toward these weapons—which combine speed with maneuverability and long ranges—has never been more crucial.
A guide to canonical sources on the history and aims of arms control, with a focus on verification and monitoring as well as contemporary challenges.
For over 30 years, experts, officials, executives, journalists, and students from across the globe have come together to debate—and explore solutions for—the most pressing challenges in nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament, deterrence, energy, and security at the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States and the Republic of Kazakhstan undertook a secret joint operation, now known as Project Sapphire, to secure large quantities of weapons-grade uranium and stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Key participants reflect on this successful effort and commemorate decades of partnership at this event.
Syria is a cornerstone of Russia’s claim to great-power status.
A lightning advance by rebels will force Moscow to recalibrate its Syria strategy.
Ukraine, the United States, NATO, and Russia each must come away from the negotiations with something of value—regarding security, economics, and the oh-so-important political coin, saving face.
Israel’s military has dealt its adversaries severe operational blows, but has failed to translate them into enduring strategic gains.
Moscow’s actual nuclear decisions would likely not involve Putin carefully parsing doctrinal clauses.
Trump has every opportunity to alter the dynamics in the war in Ukraine, because Putin has strong motives to nurture his relationship with the United States.
Membership bids by the two southern Asian countries present a unique challenge for the world’s leading multilateral nuclear export control group.
A conversation on the potential drivers and implications of an Iranian withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
