http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS20871_20091008.pdf

Reviews provisions of the Iran Sanctions Act, and other measures designed to put pressure on the Iran regime. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL34544.pdf

Represents the latest review of the status of Iran's nuclear program. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL32493.pdf

Analyzes the increasingly aggressive behavior of North Korea, explores causes for this behavior, and options for diplomatic responses, including the framework of the Six-Party Talks and possible economic leverage. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/news/docs/IAEA_Iran_Report_28August2009.pdf

Latest report on the activities of Iran with regard to nuclear energy and the international NonProliferation Treaty. From the International Atomic Energy Agency.

http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Strforum/SF244/SF244.pdf

Assesses the wisdom of the strategy of the Obama administration to begin disarmament efforts by pursuing a new bilateral agreement with Russia to replace the Cold War-era Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. From the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the National Defense University

http://www.acronym.org.uk/docs/0907/roadto2010.pdf

British government statement on promoting nuclear power to alleviate climate change and energy shortages while ensuring that nuclear material is not allowed to fall into the hands of terrorists or hostile states. Asserts British government positions in view of the May 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. From the Cabinet Office.

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/125873.pdf

Subtitled: The United States' Commitment to Humanitarian Mine Action and Conventional Weapons Destruction. 8th edition of a report on U.S. efforts to clean up landmines and other explosive remnants of warfare around the world. Also covers efforts to control small arms and weapons stockpiles. From the State Department.

http://media.usip.org/reports/strat_posture_report.pdf

The Final Report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the U.S. Reviews and offers recommendations on U.S. nuclear deterrent capabilities, arms control and nonproliferation, and the safety, security, and reliability of the nuclear stockpile. From the Commission and the U.S. Institute of Peace.

http://www.china.org.cn/government/whitepaper/node_7060059.htm

Reviews defense posture and policy and related science, technology, and disarmament developments from the Chinese perspective. From the Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL33548.pdf

Covers history and recent developments relating to bans on nuclear testing except for under ground tests. Also covers past negotiations and current provisions of the pending comprehensive treaty and pros and cons. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40084_20081223.pdf

Examines the issues surrounding the expiration of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the U.S. and Russia in December 2009, the reasons both countries want to replace the treaty, and the possible compromises that could be available. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org