Arms Control

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From the end of World War II to the present, the challenge of arms control has been a central feature in the relationship between the United States and Russia—the former Soviet Union—as well as with emerging world powers. A series of treaties has defined permitted levels of nuclear and other strategic weapons and regularly gives occasion to examine the status of weapons arsenals around the world. Brookings experts apply their direct experience in arms control negotiations to their recommendations for maintaining the arms control regime.

NATO foreign ministers meet at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels (REUTERS/Yves Herman).

Opinion

NATO and the Costs of Star Wars

May 1, 2013, Clara M. O'Donnell

Clara O'Donnell writes that for the benefit of NATO-Russia relations and global arms control, European leaders should encourage the United States to reassess its stance toward "Star Wars" missile defense systems.

Recent Activity

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Interview | WKAR

The Future of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal

March 20, 2013, Steven Pifer
In the News

These [ground-based missile] interceptors in Alaska and California are believed to have some capability against a rudimentary intercontinental ballistic missile warhead of the kind that you would expect North Korea to have initially. But how good they would actually be, we don’t know. But there is some capability to protect America already deployed.
February 14, 2013, Steven Pifer, Voice of America
Expert Q & A | Steven Pifer

Beyond the State of the Union, A Plan for Nuclear Arms Control

February 13, 2013, Steven Pifer
Interview | United States Institute of Peace

Prospects for Progress at New Talks with Iran

February 4, 2013, Bruce Riedel
In the News

I assume the president [Obama] has a more ambitious arms control agenda for his second term.…If he wants another treaty as part of his legacy, it has to be done in time for a ratification debate in 2015, not in the 2016 election year.
December 3, 2012, Steven Pifer, Los Angeles Times
Interview | Radio Free Europe

Are The Russians Ready To Reengage?

November 19, 2012, Steven Pifer
In the News

In the next several years the U.S. has to make some very expensive decisions about how to modernize the legs of the U.S. strategic triad [bombers, submarine and land-based missiles]. For example, replacing the Trident submarine will cost, according to the Navy, $6 to $7 billion a piece.
October 22, 2012, Steven Pifer, NBC News
Interview | Al Jazeera English

Disarming the World

October 18, 2012, Steven Pifer
Expert Q & A | Michael E. O'Hanlon

Is Arms Control Still A National Security Priority?

October 16, 2012, Michael E. O'Hanlon
Expert Q & A | Steven Pifer

Arms Control and the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election

October 15, 2012, Steven Pifer