Swem Government Information - Arms Control

Iran Sanctions

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:49:00 -0500

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.

Iran's Nuclear Program: Status

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:33:00 -0500

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.

North Korea: Economic Leverage and Policy Analysis

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:34:00 -0500

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.

Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement … in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:26:00 -0500

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.

Aligning Disarmament to Nuclear Dangers: Off to a Hasty START?

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:48:00 -0500

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

The Road to 2010: Addressing the Nuclear Question in the Twenty First Century

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:37:00 -0500

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.

To Walk the Earth in Safety

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

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.

America's Strategic Posture

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:23:00 -0500

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.

China's National Defense in 2008

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:51:00 -0500

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.

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:47:00 -0500

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.

Strategic Arms Control After START: Issues and Options

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:43:00 -0500

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

Reagan, Gorbachev, and Bush at Governor's Island

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:16:00 -0500

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB261/index.htm Includes 11 previously classified documents on the December 1988 summit meeting between Russian and American leaders and the reactions of American officials to the stunning proposals for disarmament from Gorbachev. From the National Security Archive.

Consolidating Disarmament: Lessons from Colombia's Reintegration Program …

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:20:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/resources/consolidating-disarmament-lessons-colombia-s-reintegration-program-demobilized-paramilitar Reviews successes with the program in Colombia to disarm and demobilize former members of the paramilitary force known as the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia to end the threat of violence. From the United States Institute of Peace

Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:49:00 -0500

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL30699.pdf Discusses who has such weapons of mass destruction, the risk of proliferation, and other trends regarding NBC weapons and missiles. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Issues and Arguments

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:45:00 -0500

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL34394.pdf Presents a detailed discussion of the pros and cons of the treaty from a U.S. perspective. The U.S. has not signed the treaty, though 178 nations have signed it. Focuses on several key questions including whether the U.S. nuclear deterrence can be maintained without testing, whether monitoring and verification measures are adequate, and how the treaty relates to issues of nuclear proliferation and disarmament. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists