ARMS CONTROL TODAY
January/February 2023

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FEATURES:
Learning on the Fly: Drones in the Russian-Ukrainian War
By Kerry Chávez
Ukraine has held the line in the war by harnessing commercial drones but Russia is now doing that too. (Login required)

Reducing Strategic Risks of Advanced Computing Technologies
By Lindsay Rand
Facing competition from China on advanced computing technologies, the United States must accelerate domestic research and development to maximize the benefits of these technologies while curtailing potential national security risks. (Login required)

Assessing the Ninth BWC Review Conference
An Interview with Conference President Leonardo Bencini
Although the outcome was modest, the conference produced one of the few international agreements of 2022, he says. (Login required)

BWC Review Conference Dispatch
A Cliffhanger Conference Seeks to Strengthen Biological Weapons Convention
By Jenifer Mackby and Sruthi Katakam
The conference established a working group to develop measures to support international cooperation, scientific research, and economic and technological development for peaceful purposes.


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The Nuclear Taboo Remains Strong for Now
By Daryl G. Kimball


NEWS & ANALYSIS
• North Korea Plans to Expand Nuclear Arsenal
• Congress Boosts Defense Budget Beyond Biden’s Request
• Pentagon: Chinese Nuclear Arsenal Exceeds 400 Warheads
• UN Diplomats Spar Over Iranian Drone Sales
• Putin Denies Wielding Nuclear Threats
• OSCE in Crisis Over Russian War on Ukraine
• Mine Use Continues as Ban Treaty Marks Anniversary
• U.S. Said Mulling Cluster Munitions Request
• UN Security Council Extends 1540 Committee

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