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How International Law Could Help Preserve Nonproliferation in East Asia
Multilateral and bilateral agreements provide valuable infrastructure in the nonproliferation toolkit. The United States and others should continue to build and strengthen agreements…
Getting China to Yes on More Iran Sanctions
With the resumption of JCPOA talks, the Biden team must convince China to stop shoring up Iran's oil economy.
Navigating Nuclear Deadlock: What Comes Next in the Iran Talks?
On Nov. 29, Iran and the P5+1 (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, plus Germany) are set to meet in Vienna for a seventh round of talks on reviving…
The Role of Nuclear Weapons: Why Biden Should Declare a Policy of No First Use
With the administration preparing its Nuclear Posture Review, such a declaration would significantly reduce the risks of nuclear war.
Congress, Stop Trying to Sabotage Diplomacy with Iran
Congress should instead focus on ensuring Iran adheres to its commitments pursuant to the robust oversight law it passed in 2015.
After Netanyahu’s Departure, a Quieter Israel Abroad?
Even in the wake of Iran’s rigged presidential election, won by the hardline conservative Ebrahim Raisi, negotiations to resuscitate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Agreement…
Taiwan vs. Tyranny: The US Must Redouble Its Commitment to Secure this Shining Hill of Democracy in East Asia
US backing for Taiwan can stymie China’s relentless creep in East Asia, and preserve a democratic beacon in the global march of illiberalism.
A Pandemic Isn’t the Only Kind of “Catastrophic Risk.” It’s Time to Prepare More Seriously for the Next.
If any good is to come of this crisis, it must be an increased awareness of America’s vulnerability -- and what it takes to prepare.
Why Biden and Putin Should Restart Talks on Strategic Stability and Nuclear Arms Control
Their summit is pivotal to begin reducing the growing risk of nuclear conflict and get back on track to pare excessive, dangerous stockpiles,
Neither NATO, Nor Nukes: The Answer to Ukraine’s Security is a Strategic Alliance with the United States
A US-Ukraine alliance wouldn't significantly alter the perceptions of Russian leaders. But it would greatly limit their room to escalate.
The Illegality of Targeting Civilians by Way of Belligerent Reprisal: Implications for U.S. Nuclear Doctrine
It is time for the United States to acknowledge that customary international law today prohibits targeting civilians in reprisal for an adversary’s violations of the law of war.
Deciphering Iran’s Position on Restoring the Nuclear Deal
The talks in Vienna between global powers and Iran have the potential to lead to a breakthrough on restoring the JCPOA. The rhetoric emanating from Iran reflects a willingness…