Ideas
The Last Step to an Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington is too focused on Iran’s ability to enrich nuclear material instead of our ability to watch them. By Greg Thielmann
Business
This Is a Pivotal Moment for the US Nuclear Arsenal
The government is on the brink of hitting a nuclear spending cliff. Can the administration balance the need for deterrence with the promise of dismantling the nation's nuclear arsenal? By Adam Mount
Business
The Strange But True Reason the US Isn't Destroying Its Old Nukes
Since a small asteroid crashed in Russia last year, scientists are working on ways to destroy them before impact -- and they're not ruling out nuclear weapons. By Tim Fernholz
Ideas
It’s Time To Rein In Nuclear Spending
As the bill for nuclear weapons grows larger and larger, Congress must scrutinize the commitment to keep last century’s nuclear arsenal. By Angela Canterbury and Kingston Reif
Ideas
More Troops, Not Nukes, Will Deter Russia
The nuclear weapons of the Cold War are useless to today’s hot conflicts in Europe. By Rep. Mike Quigley
Science & Tech
The Secret History of the Atom Bomb Is Now Available in Full Online
Arranged in 36 volumes, the final portions of the history of the Manhattan Project's development were posted only recently. By Bob Brewin
Threats
Top Six Strategic Threats to Worry About in Today's Global Headlines
Forget the Cold War, in the new era of strategic deterrence how do you solve a problem like non-state extremists, nuclear neophytes and attacks in space? By Elaine M. Grossman
Business
Budget Cuts Delay New Nuclear Missile By Two Years
The drive to replace the Minuteman 3 nukes with newer Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent missiles just hit a $28 million snag. By Elaine M. Grossman
Science & Tech
Your Pocket Guide to How U.S. Missile Defense Works
Here's everything you need to know about the missile systems the U.S. maintains for its first- and counter-strike capabilities. By Jonathan Masters
Business
Haney Defends Air Force Nuclear Personnel As Promised Reforms Lag
Adm. Cecil Haney won't say when the reforms from Defense Secretary Hagel's internal review of the Air Force's nuclear corps will begin. It was completed in the spring. By Elaine Grossman
Threats
Obama Dials Back Nuclear Disposal to Focus on Upgraded Stockpiles
The move reflects the administration's view that enough progress was made on Obama's 4-year nonproliferation push. By Global Security Newswire
Business
Air Force Secretary Doubles Down on Nuclear Mission
Air Force leaders want the world to know their June decision save the embattled nuclear corps from forced cutbacks was an absolute necessity. By Rachel Oswald
Business
Mid-Level Management Is the Air Force's Latest Fix for Its Nuclear Problems
Still recovering from the recent scandals at its Global Strike Command, the Air Force is changing how it manages America's Minuteman 3 nukes. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
The Air Force Is Losing Patience With Its Aging Bomber Fleet
A top U.S. Air Force official is pushing to modernize America's nuclear bombers--some of which have been in the air for more than 50 years. By Global Security Newswire
Policy
House Bill Shifts Some Nuclear Weapons Funds To Pay for Veterans Care
Refurbishing old nukes can wait. Improving veterans’ healthcare and financial options can't, House lawmakers say. By Douglas P. Guarino
Threats
Iran Is Eliminating More Than Half of Its Weapons-Capable Uranium
Hoping to ease its neighbors' concerns, Tehran is sticking to an agreement made in November to prove its refinement process will not lead to a nuke in Iran's hands. By Diane Barnes
Ideas
Leave Ballistic Missiles Out of the Iran Nuclear Talks
It made sense to go after Iran’s missiles a few years ago. Not anymore. By Greg Thielmann
Threats
U.S. Conducts Nuclear Response Exercises
More than a dozen U.S. aircraft are taking part in a nuclear response exercise, less than a week after Russia carried out a similar exercise on its own soil. By Global Security Newswire
Policy
Funding to Replace Nuclear Subs Up in the Air
Replacing the Ohio-class ballistic-missile sub won't happen this year, though that doesn't mean Congress is out of options yet. By Elaine M. Grossman
Business