Nuclear Weapons
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The Israeli Strike on Iran the U.S. Saw Coming, but Couldn’t Stop
The Israel-Iran crisis will be a key test for how the Trump administration handles national security crises and its ability to respond.

Israeli Strikes Risk Driving Iran Toward Nuclear Weapons
An assessment of the implications of Israel's strikes on Iran this morning for nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.

Creating the Conditions for a Nuclear Deal with Iran
The Trump administration should focus on messaging pragmatic objectives for a deal and de-emphasizing U.S. efforts to exert “maximum pressure” on Iran while talks are ongoing.

Doubts Concerning America’s Reliability Should Not Lead to a European Nuclear Deterrent
Stepping away from NATO would reduce U.S. leverage over European allies, potentially leading to more nuclear-armed states.

Nuclear Testing Is a Relic. Resuming It Would Be Reckless.
The United States will uphold its leadership in non-proliferation by refraining from unnecessary and destabilizing nuclear tests.

Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to Ask Secretary of Energy Nominee Chris Wright
We asked leading experts what questions the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources should focus on in Wright’s confirmation hearing.

U.S. Options for Iran Diplomacy in 2025
Trump faces a significant challenge in addressing Iran's nuclear program, but he also has an opportunity to reduce its proliferation risks.

Trump’s Record, Rhetoric Suggest Second Term Could Prove Fatal to Nuclear Nonproliferation
US presidents of both parties have agreed for 60 years on the need to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. Trump has signaled he’s not so sure.

UNGA 79: Expert Analysis & Resources
Just Security's analysis of issues likely to surface during this year's General Assembly, as well as archives and additional resources.

The Growing Threat from North Korea
A decade after a major UN human rights report, abuses are escalating, and they are integrally connected to the country's nuclear program.

Why Congress Shouldn’t Fund a New Sea-Launched Nuke
Reviving the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile not only goes against sound military doctrine, it also undermines the basic national interests the US Navy has always protected.…

Pay Attention to Belarus
Internal repression -- more than 1,400 political prisoners -- extends outward, too, as dictator Alexander Lukashenka's threatens US and EU security with hybrid ops and nuclear…