We strive to examine issues important to U.S. national security from a post-partisan perspective, meaning we try to break through the spin to find ideas we can use to encourage fresh thinking and build genuine consensus.
More Action Needed to Reduce Nuclear Dangers
posted by Terri Lodge on May 7, 2013 at 11:40 am
Today we worry about the threat of nuclear terrorism, the spread of nuclear know-how, proliferation of nuclear components – none of which can be countered by huge nuclear arsenals.
U.S. and North Korea Disagree on Nuclear Status
posted by Eric Harris Bernstein on April 24, 2013 at 11:52 am
Early Tuesday, North Korea reaffirmed its intent to gain permanent membership to the nuclear club. Through its state-controlled media, the DPRK countered the U.S.’s pre-condition for de-escalation talks, that North Korea surrender its nuclear weapons program, with a pre-condition of its own: The U.S. must recognize North Korea as a nuclear weapons state. They did…
Kerry and Corker on North Korea
posted by Magnus Newth on April 17, 2013 at 10:00 am
Sen. Corker recently published a critical op-ed on China’s lack of help on NK. Follows Sec. Kerry’s visit to the region and subsequent lull in rhetoric .
Event Review: The Future of the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent: A Conversation with Amb. Linton Brooks
posted by Magnus Newth on April 16, 2013 at 3:41 pm
The American Security Project hosted an event with Ambassador Linton Brooks on the future of US nuclear policy.
Red Line Risks
posted by Eric Harris Bernstein on April 16, 2013 at 11:41 am
In the fall of 2012, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lobbied the UN to draw a fissile red line with Iran: If Tehran completes the 20% enrichment phase of their path to a nuclear weapon, then the UN should approve a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, he proposed. The UN ratified no such policy…
Birthday Surprise
posted by Magnus Newth on April 15, 2013 at 4:35 pm
The surprisingly peaceful celebration of former leader Kim Il-Sung’s birthday coincides with Secretary Kerry’s visit to the region. Increased Chinese willingness to reprimand its neighbor raises hopes for eased tensions.
