Publications

This paper discusses US President George W Bush's 2002 nuclear position which has developed from a military posture of defense and deterrence to one of military expansion. The author argues that the U...chevron_right

This paper argues that the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 require a major international initiative to strengthen security for nuclear materials and facilities worldwide and to put stringent se...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the air power balance and the growing strength of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in the context of the border dispute between China and India. While, accordin...chevron_right

International efforts to improve the security of nuclear material and facilities from theft and sabotage were intensified by the attacks of September 11. But the magnitude of the changes that are need...chevron_right

The appalling events of September 11, 2001, require a major international initiative to strengthen security for nuclear materials and facilities worldwide, and to put stringent security standards in p...chevron_right

During the decades spent studying the highly charged issue of climate change, I've not been bashful about offering my scientific conclusions - or even my opinions about appropriate public policy. Acti...chevron_right

This article presents an overview of the history of development and the current status of the Soviet and Russian early-warning system, which was built to provide the Soviet strategic forces with infor...chevron_right

On May 11 and 13, 1998, India tested five nuclear weapons in the Rajasthan desert. By the end of the month, Pakistan had followed suit, claiming to have detonated six nuclear devices at an underground...chevron_right

This paper analyzes US economic, technical assistance and other programs that address defense and economic adjustment objectives in Russia. The author identifies and assesses general trends in the app...chevron_right

This paper examines the various techniques used to verify future nuclear weapons reductions. The author also analyzes the motivation for nuclear states to accept deep weapon cuts and the prospect for ...chevron_right

The appalling attacks of 11 September 2001 in the United States make clear that the threat of large, well-organized global terrorist groups bent on causing mass destruction is not hypothetical but rea...chevron_right

For decades the United States has sought international standards to ensure that nuclear facilities and materials are physically protected against theft and sabotage. On September 11, the need for such...chevron_right

The September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade center and the Pentagon have shown that well-organized global terrorist groups bent on causing mass murder and destruction are no longer hypothetical...chevron_right

In a recent issue of International Security, Scott Sagan argues that the current U.S. policy of "calculated ambiguity" is fawed. This policy regards the use of chemical or biological weapons against t...chevron_right

This publication addresses the problem of cybercrime and the countermeasures taken to protect information systems. The author determines what legal standards should govern the use of such measures and...chevron_right