Arms Control Today
May 2022
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The B52: The Iconic Instrument of U.S. Nuclear Combat and Coercion
By Michael T. Klare
Of all the weapons in the U.S. inventory, none arouses trepidation for a potential target like the B-52 bomber. Now it has a new mission, supporting Ukraine. (Login required)
The Humanitarian Case for Banning Nuclear Weapons
An Interview With Alexander Kmentt
The president-designate of the first meeting of states-parties of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons prepares to move the pact forward at a difficult time in Russian-U.S. relations. (Login required)
New Voices
Start With Small Steps in the Middle East
By Lia Swiniarski
A working group created as part of the 1991 Middle East peace process may offer a lesson in how to build trust and advance security in that region. (Login required)
New Tactical Nuclear Weapons? Just Say No.
By Daryl G. Kimball
Book Review
Blown to Hell: America's Deadly Betrayal of the Marshall Islanders
Reviewed by Desmond Narain Doulatram
Despite its flaws, this book by journalist Walter Pincus underscores the incredible debt owed to the people of the Marshall Islands for enduring years of U.S. nuclear testing.
News and Analysis
• Allies Step Up Military Support for Ukraine
• Finland, Sweden in Talks to Join NATO
• Kremlin Censors Independent Voices on Foreign Affairs
• Sanctions Dispute Threatens Iran Deal
• U.S. Commits to ASAT Ban
• U.S., Russia Adhering to New Start Despite War
• IAEA Undertakes Safeguards Missions in Ukraine
• Ukraine Seeks Protection Against Possible Chemical Attack
• AUKUS to Collaborate on Hypersonics
• North, South Korea Exchange Threats
• Cluster Munitions Use in Ukraine Spurs U.S. Debate
• States Review Nuclear Security Treaty
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