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Press Room
The Arms Control Association works to keep the public and the press informed about breaking arms control developments. Below you will find information about our many events and press releases.
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March 19, 2010
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March 17, 2010
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February 22, 2010
New Threat Assessment Brief from ACA Senior Fellow Greg Thielmann
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February 18, 2010
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February 17, 2010
The United Nations received the 30th instrument of ratification for the Convention on Cluster Munitions, setting the treaty to enter into force August 1. Thus far the United States has not supported the accord, but arms experts at the Arms Control Association urged the Obama administration to reconsider its policy on the weapons and move toward joining the treaty.
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February 16, 2010
Today, the nonpartisan research and policy advocacy organization Arms Control Association (ACA) released a new report detailing the case for U.S. ratification of the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and announced a new web site featuring information and resources on nuclear testing and the CTBT.
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February 15, 2010
ACA International Correspondant Oliver Meier and Ian Davis discuss European tactical weapons in NATO Watch.
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February 10, 2010
In anticipation of a major nuclear weapons policy review expected to be completed March 1, former government officials, nuclear weapons experts, and leaders of arms control organizations representing more than 1 million Americans have sent a letter (PDF) to President Obama, urging him to fulfill his April 2009 pledge to "put an end to Cold War thinking" and "reduce the role of nuclear weapons in our national security strategy."
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January 29, 2010
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January 29, 2010
We will spend what is necessary to maintain the safety, security and effectiveness of our weapons.
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January 22, 2010
This op-ed by ACA Senior Fellow Greg Thielmann appeared in the Des Moines Register on January 22, 2010.
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January 21, 2010
To achieve its potential, the upcoming nuclear security summit in Washington must "break new ground" on nuclear security rules that are "outdated and desperately need to be supplemented with new initiatives," according to a new article by former senior Energy Department official Kenneth Luongo in the January/February issue of Arms Control Today, the journal of the Arms Control Association.
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January 11, 2010
Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) garnered the highest number of votes in an online poll to determine the "2009 Arms Control Person of the Year." Nine other individuals, institutions, and country groups were nominated by the staff of the Arms Control Association.
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January 5, 2010
Experts from the independent Arms Control Association (ACA) released a status update on the U.S. government's plans to modernize its strategic nuclear arsenal, finding that the U.S. military is in the process of upgrading most of its strategic delivery systems and the warheads they carry to last for the next 20-30 years or more.
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December 21, 2009
As 2009 nears its end, it is time to recognize some of the most important arms control developments and achievements of the past 12 months. Vote for 2009 Arms Control Person(s) of the year.
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December 3, 2009
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Proliferation Analysis
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December 2, 2009
ACA experts welcome administration decision for thorough review of U.S. landmine policy. Urge the administration to conduct their policy review in a thorough and expeditious manner and in consultation with nongovernmental humanitarian and arms control experts.
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November 19, 2009
A congressionally-commissioned scientific study by an influential group of independent scientists released today concludes that the effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear arsenal can be maintained indefinitely through the existing program for stockpile stewardship and without nuclear test explosions or pursuit of new warhead designs.
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November 16, 2009
Nov.16 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran established a clear standard of transparency regarding Iran's nuclear activities, said arms control experts at the Washington-based Arms Control Association (ACA).
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November 5, 2009
Arms Control Today, the monthly journal of the independent Arms Control Association (ACA), published its in-depth October 21 interview with Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ellen O. Tauscher. In the wide-ranging interview, Tauscher elaborates on key issues on the international nuclear security agenda including U.S.-Russian talks on a new strategic arms reduction treaty (START), the administration's plans for the reconsideration of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), the administration's Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), as well as the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in April and the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in May.
ACA In The News
Clinton greeted in Moscow with news of Iran reactor
Washington Times
March 19, 2010
White House Is Rethinking Nuclear Policy
New York Times
February 28, 2010
Experts Voice Concern Over U.S. Nuclear Policy Review
Global Security Newswire
February 17, 2010
Iran nuclear program takes another step up escalation ladder
Christian Science Monitor
February 8, 2010
Obama budget seeks 13.4 percent increase for National Nuclear Security Administration
Washington Post
February 3, 2010
Washington Times
March 19, 2010
White House Is Rethinking Nuclear Policy
New York Times
February 28, 2010
Experts Voice Concern Over U.S. Nuclear Policy Review
Global Security Newswire
February 17, 2010
Iran nuclear program takes another step up escalation ladder
Christian Science Monitor
February 8, 2010
Obama budget seeks 13.4 percent increase for National Nuclear Security Administration
Washington Post
February 3, 2010
Arms Control TV
Biden Speech at NDU
February 2010
February 2010
Vice President Joe Biden delivered an address on the administration's nonproliferation and nuclear security agenda.