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Why the War in Ukraine Poses a Greater Nuclear Risk than the Cuban Missile Crisis

The risk of nuclear escalation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine is now as high, or higher, than it was during the Cuban missile crisis.
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In Ukraine, There Are No Quick Fixes

In seeking to end Russia's war in Ukraine, there are risks that attempting a fast conclusion could prolong the suffering it would be meant to alleviate.
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Why Congress Should Stay Out of U.S. Sanctions Policy on Russia

Congressional sanctions will have limited effects on Russia's behavior and could harm diplomatic efforts to end the war.

U.S. Under Secretary of State Nuland on Accelerating Aid to Ukraine and Sanctions Against Russia

Military and humanitarian aid, sanctions, the broader region, and a domino effect on the Iran deal and Venezuela. Senate hearing highlights.
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Ahead of the State of the Union: Analysis from Diplomats, Top Experts

The State of the Union Address tomorrow comes at a precarious moment for the U.S. and the world.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 20: Repairing and Strengthening Norms of Nuclear Restraint

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
Representatives of the European Union and Iran sit at a table attending the Iran nuclear talks at the Grand Hotel on April 06, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. Flags stand behind the representatives. They wear face masks and sit mostly socially distanced.

Ignore the War Hawks – on Iran, There is Still Time for a Deal

Diplomacy remains the best option to stall Iran's nuclear progress.

The US-Russia Crisis Over Ukraine: All Options Should Not Be On the Table

US and Russian leaders must consider the use of nuclear weapons off the table. Even use on a "limited scale" carries too much risk.
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with China's President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

China’s Nuclear Buildup is About More Than Nukes

The US will need a comprehensive approach to strategic ties to uphold deterrence and sustain regional peace and security.
A man watches a television report showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a railway station in Seoul on October 19, 2021, after the South's military said a North Korean weapons test was believed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile.

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…
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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.
Representatives of the European Union and Iran sit at a table attending the Iran nuclear talks at the Grand Hotel on April 06, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. Flags stand behind the representatives. They wear face masks and sit mostly socially distanced.

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…
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