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The Trump administration has signaled its focus on a multilateral approach to arms control following the expiration of New START, with the involvement of China a key priority. Join panelists Mallory Stewart, Tong Zhao, and Thomas Countryman to discuss practical next steps.

In a major policy shift, President Emmanuel Macron announced a new strategy that would allow for temporary nuclear air forces to be deployed outside of France and ordered an increase in France’s nuclear arsenal.

France took over the presidency of the multilateral initiative combatting weapons of mass destruction.

China defends build-up in nuclear policy white paper, White House considers testing options, Russia impatient on New START proposal, Australia debates nuclear weapons on U.S. submarines, and more.

A group of Nobel prize winners issues a declaration on the dangers of nuclear war, the Department of State lays off a key nuclear policy team, U.S. gravity bombs return to the United Kingdom, expansion of the Radiation Exposure and Compensation Act passes Congress, and more.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would open a strategic debate with allies on the role of French nuclear forces in their protection.   

The moribund process offers the best tool for reviving the international arms control regime.

The NPT preparatory committee meets in Geneva as states-parties discuss a path forward to the 2026 Review Conference. Kazakhstan announces a nuclear-weapons-free zones workshop. The United States continues with its ICBM modernization program.

As lawmakers urge President Biden to prioritize efforts to engage Russia and China in nuclear arms control talks, the administration updates nuclear weapons employment guidance and raises questions about China's NFU proposal.

The Report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States suggests that in response to Russia’s nuclear and military behavior and the anticipated growth of China’s strategic nuclear arsenal, the United States must be prepared to add more capability and flexibility to the U.S. strategic deterrent and enhance its missile defense capabilities.

Deteriorating relations between the major nuclear powers have stymied progress on nuclear arms control and disarmament for more than a decade. As bleak as the situation is, however, reports of the death of nuclear arms control are greatly exaggerated, and last month, the Biden administration outlined a viable path for moving back from the nuclear brink that deserves serious attention and support.

Russia terminates New START data exchanges with the United States. Facility for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus to be completed by July, according to Russia. U.S. lawmakers want more nuclear weapons to counter China.

In the midst of Russian nuclear threats in its war on Ukraine and an accelerating global nuclear arms competition, U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders of the Group of Seven (G-7) industrialized states will convene for their 2023 summit in Hiroshima, Japan.

U.S. determines Russian noncompliant with New START due to ongoing on-site inspections suspension and refusal to reschedule a required treaty meeting. Pentagon estimates Chinese nuclear arsenal climbs above 400.