A landmark 24-country study reveals that a majority of people worldwide embraces both nuclear deterrence and disarmament, exposing a pragmatic—rather than confused—flexibility that gives policymakers ...

Nuclear Futures Fellow Ali Alkis shares his journey to the Fellowship and about his capstone research on nuclear piracy.

A new report from the Geneva Graduate Institute and MIT Security Studies Program.

After a heated week at the U.N. General Assembly, a new ceasefire proposal between the U.S. and Iran came and apparently went.

Iran’s foreign minister told Meet the Press that Iran is prepared for war to resume.

During my time as a Nuclear Futures Fellow, I spent one year mapping the footprint of nuclear weapons in our neighborhoods.

When Xi Jinping visits the White House on Sept. 24, it’s uncertain whether he and Trump will discuss nuclear weapons — but they should.

Congress has 90 days to review the agreement on nuclear energy projects.

Take a moment to reflect in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek grounding in community.

As with its approach to Hormuz, the US has mistaken applying pressure for an actual strategy. But Tehran has chips of its own to play, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

Dear Friends and Comrades, We’re thrilled to share Issue 319 of Middle East Report, “Art at Work–People, Power and Cultural Production.” Across the region today, art is being made, redefined and reimagined under extreme conditions of war, political upheaval and the interplay of state and market capital. Through

September 13, 2026 @ 5PM EST, Busboys and Poets 14th and V

The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush Iran economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.

On August 17th, Guam Delegate James Moylan (R-GU) introduced H.R. 10115,, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026.

As countries take more responsibility for their own defense and nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments, the question of proliferation arises.

Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.

Film Screening at Flickinger Center Features Political Leaders' Support for Downwinders' Cause

US President Donald Trump's highly touted 'Golden Dome' will cost taxpayers untold sums of money. Will it even work?

Ploughshares

There is something genuinely refreshing about a new Hollywood film that takes nuclear diplomacy seriously.

It was only three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima that another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. In the years since, those impacted have been able to transform grief into a lasting legacy through their stories and art. Guests include Dr. Masao Tomonaga (Nagasaki Hibakusha and former Director of the Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki…

The region needs more diplomatic channels

Artist Parham Ghalamdar interviews Hamidreza Pejman on the shifting role of cultural institutions during crisis.

Trump calls diplomacy Iran's "last chance" after halting what he described as the biggest planned U.S. attack since World War II amid disputed talks.

Despite a Beltway push for confrontation, polls show that average Americans want a normal relationship with Beijing

Rather than narrowing participants’ focus on the military dimensions of a now-nuclear war, participants are asked instead to think broadly and consider seemingly disparate elements such as artificial ...

From joint air patrols with Russia and coast guard activity east of Taiwan to a rare missile test in the Pacific, China’s recent moves - although not necessarily coordinated - reflect a push to make a wider range of operations increasingly routine, analysts say.

Critics warn agreement lacks safeguards to prevent future uranium enrichment and reprocessing

Trump’s personalization of foreign policy is ultimately a symptom of a deeper institutional problem rather than its source.

The U.S.-Iran war has exposed the failure of a decades-long strategy built on coercion, maximalist demands, and the pursuit of decisive victory. A more sustainable approach must focus on managing rivalry, reducing nuclear and regional risks, and building a durable cold peace. Launched in February 2026, the U.S.-Iran war fundamentally altered the strategic landscape of…

Politics and Counter Politics in Contemporary Iran

An Issue Brief written by NCNK staff and members to provide a general history and overview of challenges in the relationship between the two Koreas.

Amid growing military tensions in East Asia, Beijing tested its first ever nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile

The White Sands are always warm beneath my feet and the dunes are endless. They run towards the setting sun as if they are racing to snatch it up and hold its light forever. The sun prevails in its journey though, and suddenly the sky becomes dark and the white dunes turn blue beneath the…

Mary Dickson fights for Americans who got cancer due to nuclear weapons testing

An accident at the lab that produces America’s nuclear bomb cores could lead to more fatalities than previously estimated by the federal government, according to new research.

ICAN’s Head of Policy, Alicia Sanders-Zakre juxtaposes increases in nuclear weapons spending and a humanitarian landscape that is struggling with budget cuts.

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Gender and Revolution

The Katzenstein Prize, in honor of Peter J. Katzenstein, the Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies at Cornell University, recognizes an outstanding first book in International Re...

ICAN’s Head of Policy, Alicia Sanders-Zakre juxtaposes increases in nuclear weapons spending and a humanitarian landscape that is struggling with budget cuts.