ARMS CONTROL TODAY
January/February 2024

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FEATURES:
Underlying Challenges and Near-Term Opportunities for Engaging China
By Tong Zhao
If China continues expanding its nuclear arsenal and eschewing arms control with the United States, diplomatic engagement stands as one of the limited but crucial means to establish a safety net and reduce the risk of conflict. (Login required)

The Future of Arms Control Lies in the Nuclear Ban Treaty
By Melissa Parke
Despite some gloomy developments, there is reason for optimism that multilateral arms control has a brighter future. (Login required)

Redressing the Toxic Legacy of Nuclear Testing
By Ekaterina Lapanovich, Laura Lepsy, and Alain Ponce Blancas
The authors make a proposal to move forward the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. (Login required)


SPECIAL REPORT
A Former Nuclear Test Site’s New Role
By Daryl G. Kimball
The National Nuclear Security Administration hosted experts on a visit to show how the Nevada site has transitioned from nuclear explosive testing to experiments aimed at ensuring the era of nuclear testing is over.


FOCUS
Nuclear Dangers and the 2024 Election
By Daryl G. Kimball


NEWS & ANALYSIS
• North Korea Ends Inter-Korean Military Agreement
• TPNW States Challenge Nuclear Deterrence Doctrine
• Congress Cancels Compensation for Radiation Victims
• Iran Accelerates Highly Enriched Uranium Production
• Congress Endorses New Nuclear Weapon
• Congress Eliminates ARRW System Funding
• U.S. Says Shift to Safer Nuclear Fuel Would Be Costly


NEWS BRIEFS
• Russia Completes Last IMS Station
• Global Partnership Reaffirms Support for Ukraine
• Russian Weapons Transfer Said Complete

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