Yes, Ronald Reagan wanted to rid the world of nuclear weapons, but he was a stickler for verification.

The nonproliferation regime is no longer upholding international security. As export control enforcement mechanisms prove ineffective in thwarting the transfer of fissile materials and as increasingly fluid networks elude conventional relationships and existing laws, the proliferation of nuclear technology is proving increasingly perilous. Under shifting alliances, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty...

At this event, panelists discussed the simmering conflict between the nuclear-armed states of India and Pakistan.

On July 18, President George W. Bush announced that the United States would share civilian nuclear technology with India. Under the terms of the arrangement, the United States will share civilian nuclear technology with India, and in exchange India will continue its freeze on testing nuclear weapons and agree to...

Why would the United Statesrecognize and support India's nuclear technology program,thus making a seemingly large concession on nonproliferation rules?

According to the 2006 Department of Defense’s annual report on the military power of the People’s Republic of China, the country’s ballistic missile force is undergoing an expansion and upgrade. The report states that the People’s Liberation Army is fielding “mobile, more survivable missiles” such as the DF-31A, a road-mobile,...

Since Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and President George W. Bush set forth their bold vision to "transform the relationship between their countries and establish a global partnership" in July 2005, the two governments have negotiated specific agreements on bilateral investment, the transfer of space technology, and deeper military-military ties....

Three years ago, the United States and Russia agreed to dispose of 34 tons of weapons-grade plutonium--more than enough to manufacture 17,000 nuclear bombs. This year, the Bush administration will begin construction of a facility to fashion this plutonium into "fuel" for use in civilian nuclear reactors, with...