Policy Briefs
Bringing the UN Disarmament Machinery Back to Life
John Page examines the deadlocked Conference on Disarmament (CD) and explores alternative disarmament agreements.
Improving Nuclear Security Governance in the Asia-Pacific
John Carlson discusses the shortcomings of current international nuclear security arrangements and provides recommendations on what needs to be done.
An Asia-Pacific Nuclear Energy Community
John Carlson asserts the need for an intergovernmental Asia-Pacific nuclear energy community to reduce proliferation risk from the growth of nuclear energy programs.
Nuclear Weapons: Global Governance Failing to Meet the Challenge
Ramesh Thakur examines the current architecture of nuclear weapons global governance and suggests steps to prioritize moving forward.
Why Nuclear Weapons Must Be Eliminated
Gareth Evans discusses the humanitarian, strategic, and financial arguments against nuclear weapons.
Nuclear Weapons: The Opportunity Costs
John Page and Ramesh Thakur argue that the economic cost of nuclear weapons far exceeds its claimed benefits.