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"The Arms Control Association's work is an important resource to legislators and policymakers when contemplating a new policy direction or decision."
– General John Shalikashvili
former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Arms Control Association works to keep the public and the press informed about breaking arms control developments. Below you will find our latest press releases and media advisories.
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Arms Control Association Urges Passage of the House Version of the FY 2020 NDAA
The Arms Control Association strongly supports the House version of the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would place a much-needed check on the Trump administration's nuclear weapons policies.
Compliance with Nuclear Arms Control and Nonproliferation Norms Is Eroding, New Study Finds
A new report details the extent to which 11 key states are fulfilling, promoting, or undermining 10 standards identified as critical elements of the nonproliferation and disarmament regime.
U.S. and Iranian Actions Put Nuclear Deal in Jeopardy
An increase in Iran's low-enriched uranium stockpile above the JCPOA-mandated limits does not in itself pose a near-term proliferation risk, and it is critical that the Trump administration does not overreact to this breach and further escalate tensions.
Pro-Diplomacy Organizations Call for Vote On Udall Amendment to Prevent an Unauthorized War with Iran
A joint statement from Americans for Peace Now, Arms Control Association, Council for a Livable World, Foreign Policy for America, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Indivisible, J Street, MoveOn, NIAC Action, Ploughshares Fund, VoteVets and Win Without War.
The Trump Administration's Failing Iran Policy Is Spurring Troubling Retaliatory Actions by Iran
Iran's decision to breach caps imposed by the accord is a troubling but predictable response to the Trump administration's systematic campaign to deny Iran any benefit from the nuclear deal over the past year.
A Response to Claims of Illegal Russian Nuclear Testing
The director of the Defense Intelligence Agency stated Wednesday that the United States believes that Russia "probably" is not adhering to its obligations outlined in the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, but offered no public evidence to support the claim of illegal Russian testing.
Backgrounder: Pompeo-Lavrov to Discuss Nuclear Arms Control
State Dept. says Secretary will explore "a new era of arms control" in Sochi meeting. But first, the U.S. and Russia should extend New START to maintain a foundation for more ambitious future efforts, say security experts.
Iran's Countermoves on Iran Nuclear Deal Are a Predictable But Worrisome Response to U.S. Sanctions
Statement from the Arms Control Association notes that the proliferation threat will grow over time if European powers do not respond.
Trump Move to Withdraw from Arms Trade Treaty Counterproductive
Security experts weigh in on counterproductive Trump move to withdraw from Arms Trade Treaty
New Report Highlights Costs of and Alternatives to Trump's Nuclear Weapons Spending Plans
The report outlines the Trump administration's nuclear spending plans, explains why they are financially untenable and potentially destabilizing, and assesses three less expensive alternatives to the plans.
Bipartisan National Security Officials Call on Congress to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism
Congress needs to take immediate action to step up efforts to secure worldwide nuclear and radiological materials globally to prevent any possibility of a nuclear terrorist attack, say a bipartisan group of national security officials.
Congress Has Opportunity to Halt Dangerous Firearms Export Changes
Statement from Jeff Abramson, non-resident senior fellow for arms control and conventional arms transfers
Group of 4,000 Anonymous Google Employees Urging Company Not to Be "In the Business of War" Voted 2018 Arms Control Persons of the Year
2018 Arms Control Person(s) of the Year Nominees Announced
Since 2007, the Arms Control Association's staff and board of directors has nominated individuals and institutions that have advanced effective arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament solutions or raised awareness of the threats posed by mass casualty weapons.
Incoming Chair of House Armed Services Committee Calls for Reducing Role, Size, and Cost of U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Interview with Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), incoming chair of the House Arms Services Committee
Statement of the Deep Cuts Commission on the INF Treaty Crisis and the Way Forward
U.S., European, and Russian Nuclear Experts & Former Officials Issue Statement on the INF Treaty Crisis and the Way Forward
Trump's Oil Sanctions Compound Error of Violating 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal
Although the new oil sanctions are unlikely to change Iran's commitment to the JCPOA in the short-term, the long-term viability of the deal remains at risk.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Head of CTBTO Describes Inspection Option for North Korea Nuclear Test Site
New Analysis by CTBTO Executive Secretary Lassina Zerbo Published in Arms Control Today
Pompeo Must Seize the Diplomatic Opportunity with North Korea
Hesitation on the part of either side at this point could collapse the fragile diplomatic opportunity that currently exists.
The Third Inter-Korean Summit: A Catalyst for Denuclearization and Peace on the Peninsula?
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