Features

Nuclear Launch Authority: Too Big a Decision for Just the President

By David S. Jonas and Bryn McWhorter

Calls have escalated for a new process requiring the involvement of multiple parties before a nuclear attack is authorized. (Login required.)

Is There a New Chance for Arms Control in the Middle East?

By Marc Finaud, Tony Robinson, and Mona Saleh

Any optimism must be tempered by the recent fighting between Israel and Hamas, but the diplomatic building blocks of future disarmament progress may be falling in place. (Login required.)

Focus

Engage China on Arms Control? Yes, and Here’s How.

By Daryl G. Kimball

News and Analysis

Missile Proliferation Poses Global Risk

U.S. Plutonium Pit Costs Rise

Biden Open to Talks with North Korea

U.S. Lifts Missile Limits on South Korea

Projected Cost of U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Rises

States Finally Settle on Next Leader for CTBTO

New ICBM Interceptor to Cost $18 Billion

Global Partnership Flags HEU Stocks

Inspectors Find New CW Agent in Syria

EU Confident in Iran Deal Restoration

News Briefs

U.S. Will Not Rejoin Open Skies Treaty

Biden, Putin to Meet in June

Iran Agrees to Extend Inspections of Nuclear Sites

UN: Biological, Chemical Agents Tested on Iraqi Prisoners

Two of Three Missile Defense Tests Fail

U.S. Arms Sales to Israel Challenged