Publications

This brief examines the UK military's conflicted position on whether the country should maintain its nuclear arsenal or not. The brief’s author reminds us that there are those within the armed forces ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the P5 Process, the aim of which is to address the progress among the five official nuclear weapon states under the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (China, France, Russia, the US...chevron_right

This paper looks at the history of the 'P5 Process'. The author also examines examples of other non-proliferation initiatives that have come about since the initiation of the P5 Process in 2009, what ...chevron_right

This paper uses a variety sources, including interviews with representatives from Egypt, Iraq, Qatar and Iran to examine the position of Middle East state officials toward the 2015 Nuclear Non-Prolife...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the final conclusions of the United Kingdom’s Trident Commission. (Note: The cross-party commission was set up in 2011 to examine the UK's existing nuclear weapons policy and...chevron_right

This publication presents a collection of background papers that informed the deliberations of the Trident Commission, an independent, cross-party commission that examined the UK’s nuclear weapons pol...chevron_right

This report presents the conclusions of the Trident Commission, an independent, cross-party commission set up in 2011 to examine the UK’s nuclear weapons policy and the renewal of its nuclear capabili...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of nuclear weapon-free zones (NWFZ) and corresponding agreements in the world. In particular, the author discusses the relevance of such zones for Europe, the main prov...chevron_right

This paper talks about US commitments in relation to its extended nuclear deterrence and expectations among allies. Among other issues, the author explores the issues facing NATO and focuses on the UK...chevron_right

This paper discusses the likely parameters of the debate on the UK's nuclear future that could take place ahead of the country's 2015 general election. The author argues in favor of the Conservative P...chevron_right

This brief argues that the British Labor Party should reexamine its policy on the UK's nuclear arsenal and adopt an approach that would seek to reduce the country's reliance on nuclear weapons for its...chevron_right

We have successful templates for WMD-free zones, but are any one of them wholly transferable to the Middle East? Not according to Sameh Aboul-Enein and Rebecca Cousins. The region’s security dynamics are too idiosyncratic and complex to accommodate a one-size-fits-all model or approach.chevron_right

This paper sets forward a plan for the removal of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) from the Middle East. It lays out a vision of the 'end game' it wishes to achieve, the steps required to get there, ...chevron_right

This report highlights both the problems and opportunities of creating a WMD-free zone in the Middle East. It concludes, unsurprisingly enough, that the region's myriad security concerns will continue...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the international community's dispute with Iran over its nuclear weapons proliferation program and possible opportunities which, if taken, could help resolve the crisis. The ...chevron_right