UPCOMING EVENT
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Washington, DC
The winner of this year’s presidential election will be faced with crafting a foreign policy strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, two countries beset by development, governance, and security challenges as well as a tense relationship with each other. The increasing political influence of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the continued existence of al-Qaeda sanctuaries in volatile border areas, and Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities pose an international security threat that extends beyond south Asia. On February 15, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings will hold a public discussion on Afghanistan and Pakistan, the second in a series of forums that will identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, February 10, 2012
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC
On February 10, the Arms Control Initiative at Brookings will host a discussion of New START, how the United States and Russia have managed its implementation over the past year and next steps on strategic force reductions for the two countries. Brookings Senior Fellow Steven Pifer, director of the Arms Control Initiative, Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Rose Gottemoeller, Special Advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) for Arms Control and Stability Ted Warner and Joint Staff Deputy Director for Strategic Stability Michael Elliott with James Acton of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Jan Lodal of the Atlantic Council will address implementation and strategic nuclear reductions. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, February 06, 2012, The Brookings Institution
Steven Pifer describes NATO and Russian policy regarding nonstrategic nuclear forces in Europe and outlines the range of arms control options for dealing with them, including confidence-building measures, unilateral steps and negotiated reductions. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
John P. Banks and Charles K. Ebinger, January 27, 2012, The Brookings Institution
Charles Ebinger and John Banks weigh in on the final report issued by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (BRC), which outlines a roadmap forward for nuclear waste policy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, January 19, 2012, The Brookings Institution
Nuclear 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Kull and Shibley Telhami, January 15, 2012, The New York Times
Shibley Telhami and Steven Kull argue that a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East is more feasible than most assume. Telhami and Kull examine the impact this would have on Iran-Israeli relations and offer recommendations for negotiating a path forward on regional nuclear disarmament. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Evans J.R. Revere, January 2012, The Brookings Institution
In light of the sudden rise of Kim Jong-un as North Korea’s supreme leader after his father’s death, Evans Revere writes that the United States now has a historic opportunity for renewed dialogue, but must continue to prioritize the ultimate denuclearization of North Korea. Revere outlines recommendations for engaging North Korean leadership and maximizing prospects for achieving the goal of denuclearization. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Suzanne Maloney, January 06, 2012, BBC News
Suzanne Maloney discusses the impact of new economic sanctions on Iran. According to Maloney, it is unclear whether sanctions will be effective in deterring Iranian nuclear ambitions. However, Maloney argues these sanctions will exacerbate the decline of the Iranian economy, which could lead to regional instability. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Pifer, January 06, 2012, The National Interest
One year after ratification of the New START Treaty, Steven Pifer outlines actions the Obama administration should take, despite the U.S. election season, to prepare for future nuclear arms reductions. Pifer argues that budgetary concerns could drive reduction talks with the U.S. military and Congress, and discussions with Russia on principles can continue. Read More
PAST EVENT
Thursday, January 05, 2012
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington, DC
On January 5, Foreign Policy at Brookings hosted a discussion on the structure of international efforts to reduce nuclear danger. Participants focused on nuclear security, nuclear disarmament, and the possibilities for U.S.-India cooperation. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jonathan Pollack, December 13, 2011, Nuclear Threat Initiative
As the United States and its NATO allies work with Russia to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in international security, the number of nuclear weapons in Asia is growing. Jonathan Pollack looks into Asia's nuclear future and dynamics among the four nuclear states—China, India, Pakistan and North Korea. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Peter W. Singer, December 09, 2011, The Brookings Institution
Peter Singer discusses the implications of Iran's apparent capture of a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel spy drone, which was reportedly monitoring Iran's nuclear program. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Bruce Riedel, December 09, 2011, FORCE
Bruce Riedel writes on the longstanding alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Riedel discusses the countries’ military and nuclear partnerships, arguing that understanding the Saudi-Pakistani relationship is crucial to understanding the future of both countries and the nuclear balance in the region. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Vali Nasr, November 23, 2011, Bloomberg
With evidence of a more defiant and belligerent Iranian regime, along with a splintering of the international coalition against the country, Vali Nasr outlines current problems and lessons for a reset of U.S. policy toward Iran. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC
On November 22, the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, the Center on the United States and Europe and the Arms Control Initiative at Brookings hosted a conference to examine the Iranian nuclear program, assess the impact of international sanctions to date and analyze the ability of the international community to sustain unity and pressure on Tehran, with keynote remarks from U.S. National Security Advisor Tom Donilon. Read More