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"[Arms Control Today is] Absolutely essential reading for the upcoming Congressional budget debate on the 2018 NPR and its specific recommendations ... well-informed, insightful, balanced, and filled with common sense."

– Frank Klotz
former Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration
March 7, 2018
Treaties and Agreements
  • Biden, Putin to Meet in June
    June 1, 2021

    U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on June 16 in Geneva, the two countries have announced.

  • Iran Agrees to Extend Inspections of Nuclear Sites
    June 1, 2021

    Iran has agreed to extend a critical temporary monitoring arrangement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for one month, the agency reported May 24.

  • Responses to Common Criticisms of Adjusting U.S. Nuclear Modernization Plans
    May 17, 2021

    Current U.S. nuclear weapons policies exceed what is necessary to deter a nuclear attack from any U.S. adversary, and the financial and opportunity costs of the current nuclear modernization plan are rising fast. Here are responses to several common arguments advanced by the supporters of the nuclear weapons status quo against proposals for adjusting the current U.S. nuclear modernization plan so that it is less costly and more conducive to efforts to reduce nuclear weapons risks. 

  • Russia Puts Open Skies Withdrawal Process Into Motion
    May 12, 2021
    Russia took another step closer to withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty, while the Biden administration has yet to make a decision about the future of potential U.S. participation in the accord. A summit between Presidents Biden and Putin is in the works, possibly to occur in mid-June.
  • Iran, U.S. Take Steps Toward Restoring Nuclear Deal
    May 1, 2021

    Progress reportedly continues despite efforts by opponents, especially in Iran and Israel, to blow up the discussions.

  • U.S. Open Skies Aircraft Destined for Scrapyard
    May 1, 2021

    The decision to scrap the planes has raised concerns that President Joe Biden may not return the United States to a treaty that his predecessor had repudiated.

  • TPNW States to Meet in January in Vienna
    May 1, 2021

    TPNW States to Meet in January in Vienna

  • Parties Make Progress on Iran Deal Restoration
    April 21, 2021
    Members of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran are making progress toward restoring the nuclear agreement, as the United States and Iran both appear committed to returning to compliance with the accord. Negotiations have not been without hiccups, and an act of sabotage on Iran's Natanz facility threatened to derail talks. Iran celebrated its National Nuclear Day April 10.
  • Arms Control Experts on the Incident at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility
    April 12, 2021

    The alleged sabotage of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility comes during a critical phase in the ongoing diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal.

  • Two States Ratify the CTBT
    April 5, 2021
    Cuba and Comoros ratified the CTBT in February 2021, becoming the 169th and 170th states, respectively, to deposit their instruments of ratification.

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