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"I want to thank the Arms Control Association … for being such effective advocates for sensible policies to stem the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and most importantly, reduce the risk of nuclear war."

– Joseph Biden, Jr.
Senator
January 28, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Policy & Budget
  • Nuclear Challenges for the New U.S. Presidential Administration: The First 100 Days and Beyond
    January 15, 2021
    In this analysis we have outlined what we believe to be the five most important sets of nuclear weapons policy challenges and decisions that the new Biden administration will need to address in its first 100 days and beyond, along with recommendations for effectively dealing with each of these policy challenges.
  • Nuclear Challenges for the Biden Administration in the First 100 Days
    January 8, 2021

    Analysts will review the most consequential nuclear weapons challenges that the incoming administration will need to address in its first 100 days and outline their recommendations as described in the new report, "Nuclear Challenges for the Biden Administration in the First 100 Days."

  • Policy Recommendations for the New Administration
    January 1, 2021

    Experts advise President Joe Biden on arms control and international security.

  • A U.S. Nuclear Strategy for the Biden Administration
    January 1, 2021

    When President-elect Joe Biden takes office, the absolute power to order the launch of nuclear weapons will be transferred to him.

  • U.S. Defense Bill Drops Nuclear Testing
    January 1, 2021

    The sprawling National Defense Authorization Act does not permit nuclear testing, but does strongly support expanded U.S. nuclear capabilities.

  • Fate of New START Hinges on Biden
    December 17, 2020
    Future of New START likely rests on the incoming Biden administration. U.S. Army selects two missiles to serve as the basis for conventional INF-range capability. United States completes withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty.
  • House, Senate Differ on Nuclear Testing Proposal
    October 26, 2020
    Members of Congress continue to push back against the Trump administration’s reported consideration of a nuclear weapons test as negotiators from the House and Senate soon meet to determine whether to allocate funds for such a potential test in next year’s defense bill.
  • Arms Control Experts Urge Trump Administration to Agree to New START Extension
    October 16, 2020

    Arms control experts are urging President Donald Trump to agree to a Russian proposal to extend a key 2010 arms control agreement for at least one year, and ideally for five years, without preconditions.

  • U.S., Russia Disagree on Prospect for Arms Control Deal
    October 15, 2020
    The Trump administration again shifts its arm control framework deal with Russia. Congressional and international support for New START continues to grow. States-parties of the Open Skies Treaty gather for review conference.
  • Time Running Out: Extend New START Now
    October 7, 2020

    The stakes could not be higher. The untimely death of New START with nothing to replace it would open the door to a costly and dangerous new quantitative U.S.-Russian nuclear arms race.

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