Nuclear Energy, Nonproliferation, and Arms Control in the Next Administration

Nuclear Energy, Nonproliferation, and Arms Control in the Next Administration

The next U.S. administration will face critical choices on the nation’s future as a nuclear power—expiring arms control agreements with Russia; a nuclear energy renaissance unaccompanied by the necessary regulatory structure; and a nonproliferation treaty regime under serious strain. George Perkovich and Rose Gottemoeller call for U.S. leadership in disarmament and renewed U.S.-Russian cooperation on arms control. Deepti Choubey offers a step-by-step approach to engage states without nuclear weapons to help rebuild the dangerously damaged nonproliferation regime. Sharon Squassoni explains that before committing to a rapid expansion of nuclear energy, the Obama administration must address its feasibility and safety, and act to minimize current proliferation risks. | MORE >

In this series...

* Stabilizing Afghanistan: Threats and Challenges
* Nuclear Renaissance: Is It Coming? Should It?
* Russian–American Security Relations After Georgia
* Abolishing Nuclear Weapons: Why the U.S. Should Lead
* Iran: Is Productive Engagement Possible?
* Iran Says “No”—Now What?
* Engaging Pakistan—Getting the Balance Right
* Asia—Shaping the Future
* Is a League of Democracies a Good Idea?
* Sunset for the Two-State Solution?
* Breaking the Suicide Pact: U.S.–China Cooperation on Climate Change

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