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Save to My PortfolioNuclear Arms Control in 2012

Steven Pifer, January 19, 2012, The Brookings Institution

A Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomberNuclear arms control has been a major element of the Obama administration’s foreign policy. To help understand where the United States and Russia are on nuclear arms reductions, as well as possible next steps, Steven Pifer offers a quick introduction to the New START Treaty, next steps on strategic forces, non-strategic nuclear weapons and missile defense issues. Read More

Nonproliferation, Nuclear Weapons, Arms Control, Missile Defense, Russia

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Save to My PortfolioRussia Can Be a NATO Ally

Steven Pifer, November 14, 2011, The Moscow Times

Russia Can Be a NATO AllyFor many months, U.S. and Russian officials have discussed possible NATO-Russian missile defense cooperation, but agreement has eluded them so far. Steven Pifer explains why such an agreement would be a critical opportunity to move U.S.-Russian and NATO-Russian relations to a more positive level. Read More

NATO, Arms Control, Russia, Missile Defense, Europe

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Save to My PortfolioThe United States and Russia: The Prospects for Missile Defense Cooperation and Arms Control

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

Paul MorigiOn October 26, the Arms Control Initiative at Brookings hosted a discussion on U.S.-Russia relations, missile defense cooperation and arms control. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley discussed possible NATO-Russia cooperation on missile defense; former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense Walter Slocombe and Brookings President Strobe Talbott, former U.S. deputy secretary of state, discussed the prospects for arms control and the broader bilateral U.S.-Russia relationship. Read More

Arms Control, Missile Defense, Russia, NATO

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Save to My PortfolioNATO’s Nuclear Future: The Alliance’s Posture Review, Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe and Arms Control

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Kacper PempelIn early 2011, NATO launched its Deterrence and Defense Posture Review, which has been tasked to define an appropriate mix of nuclear, conventional and missile defense forces for the 28 nations that are members of the alliance. On July 19, the Arms Control Initiative at Brookings hosted a discussion on the future of NATO’s nuclear posture and the prospects for addressing non-strategic nuclear weapons through arms control. Read More

NATO, Arms Control, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense, Europe

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Save to My PortfolioObama, Medvedev and Missile Defense

Steven Pifer, May 20, 2011, The Brookings Institution

When Presidents Obama and Medvedev hold their bilateral discussion on the margins of the May 26-27 G8 summit in Deauville, France, missile defense will figure high on the agenda. Steven Pifer assesses prospects for the meeting in the form of agreed principles for missile defense cooperation. Read More

Missile Defense, Arms Control, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Russia

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Save to My PortfolioRussia-U.S. Relations and Russia’s Vision for International Affairs, with Russian Federation President Dmitry Medvedev

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Washington, DC

Ralph Alswang - Russian Federation President Dmitry Medvedev at BrookingsThe Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted President Dmitry Medvedev to discuss the Russian Federation’s approach to the global economic crisis as well as other domestic challenges. Issues being discussed with the United States include the new START treaty, Iran, Afghanistan and missile defense. Read More

Russia, Global Financial Crisis, Nuclear Weapons, Nonproliferation, Iran

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Save to My PortfolioVice President Biden Travels to Central Europe

Steven Pifer, October 20, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Vice President Biden Travels to Central EuropeVice President Biden left Washington early on October 20 for a quick trip to Central Europe, where he will reassure the region of continued U.S. interest and support. Steven Pifer examines the concerns of several NATO member states and offers suggestions for the future of U.S. engagement in the area. Read More

Europe, NATO, Russia, Foreign Policy, Missile Defense

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Save to My PortfolioSecretary Clinton in Moscow

Steven Pifer, October 12, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Secretary Clinton in MoscowSecretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Moscow this week to meet with her counterpart, Foreign Minister Lavrov. Steven Pifer previews the major issues at the top of their agenda: arms control, the broader Middle East and the work of the U.S.-Russia presidential commission. Read More

Russia, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Missile Defense, Arms Control

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Save to My PortfolioObama Administration's Sound Thinking On Missile Defense

Michael E. O'Hanlon, June 09, 2009, The Washington Examiner

A central critique of the Obama administration’s new defense budget proposal is that it underfunds missile defense systems. Given how far the systems have progressed over the years, Michael O'Hanlon argues the critique is overblown and examines the relatively minor cuts to the program. Read More

Missile Defense, Defense Budget, Defense Strategy, Military Technology, Defense

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Save to My PortfolioBeyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms Reductions

Steven Pifer, May 2009, The Brookings Institution

Beyond START: Negotiating the Next Step in U.S. and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arms ReductionsIn April, President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced they would work on a new agreement to limit offensive arms before the START treaty expires in December. On Monday, the first round of talks on a new strategic arms reduction treaty begin in Moscow. Steven Pifer assesses the considerations of both countries and offers suggestions for building a new framework to reduce strategic arsenals. Read More

Arms Control, Nuclear Weapons, Russia, Nonproliferation, Defense

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Save to My PortfolioNo-Drama Obama and the North Koreans

Michael E. O'Hanlon, April 01, 2009, Politico

No-Drama Obama and the North KoreansSome analysts suggested a strong U.S. response was in order to North Korea's long-range rocket test. Michael O'Hanlon argued that the Obama administration should instead be patient and use this as an opportunity for cooperation with an international coalition to secure longer-term goals. Read More

North Korea, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Defense, weapons, Missile Defense

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Save to My PortfolioAn Agenda for U.S.-Russian Relations in 2009

Steven Pifer, February 25, 2009, House Committee on Foreign Affairs

As the Bush administration came to a close, U.S.-Russian relations had fallen to their lowest point since the collapse of the Soviet Union. In testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Steven Pifer discussed how the Obama administration can engage Russia to meet challenges such as controlling nuclear materials, pressing Iran to forgo nuclear arms, maintaining access to Afghanistan, and countering international terrorism. Read More

Russia, Foreign Policy, Arms Control, Missile Defense, Transnational Security Threats

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Save to My PortfolioWhat Does Russia Want? How Do We Respond?

Steven Pifer, September 11, 2008, George Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M

What Does Russia Want? How Do We Respond?Steven Pifer spoke before the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M to outline Russia's ambitions in the world, and what the U.S. can do to respond. Pifer believes that U.S. policy must be firm and principled, but it must also treat Russia as more of a partner than a problem going forward. Read More

Russia, International Relations, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Europe

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Save to My PortfolioIran and U.S. Missile Defense

Ivo H. Daalder, July 10, 2008, The Diane Rehm Show

Iran and U.S. Missile DefenseIvo Daalder joined Diane Rehm to discuss Iran's test-firing of a series of missiles and the Bush administration's continued pursuit of a Europe-based missile defense shield to counter the threat from Iran. Read More

Iran, Nuclear Weapons, Middle East, Missile Defense, International Relations

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Save to My PortfolioA New Approach to Missile Defense in Europe

Steven Pifer, July 02, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Steven Pifer addresses the Bush administration's continued desire to install a missile defense system in Europe to counter Iranian weapon threats. Pifer believes that because Iran has not yet developed a missile capable of reaching all of Europe or the U.S., the program's timetable should be slowed to ensure all interested parties, including Russia, are comfortable with the plans. Read More

Defense, Iran, Russia, Missile Defense, Europe

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Michael E. O'Hanlon

Michael E. O'Hanlon

Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, 21st Century Defense Initiative
The Sydney Stein, Jr. Chair

Michael O’Hanlon specializes in national security and defense policy and is senior author of the Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Index projects. Before joining Brookings, O'Hanlon worked as a national security analyst at the Congressional Budget Office. His current research agenda includes military strategy and technology, Northeast Asia, U.S. Central Command, defense budgets, among other defense/security issues.
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Steven Pifer

Steven Pifer

Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe

Steven Pifer is director of the Brookings Arms Control Initiative. A former ambassador to Ukraine, Pifer’s career as a Foreign Service officer centered on Europe, the former Soviet Union and arms control.
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