Publications

This publication argues that the 2015 British elections will provide a golden opportunity to debate whether the UK needs a nuclear weapons system beyond 2050 or not, and if so, what type should it be ...chevron_right

This publication talks about NATO’s nuclear posture and engagement with Russia on arms control and nuclear weapons. The topics covered include the lack of progress on issues such as the Comprehensive ...chevron_right

This working paper examines the UK political debate surrounding the Trident nuclear weapons system. It describes the opinions voiced by the various British political parties on the nuclear weapon prog...chevron_right

This brief anticipates the publication of the UK Government’s Trident Alternatives Review (TAR) and provides analysis on how it should be read. The author also addresses the limitations of the review ...chevron_right

This briefing gives context, history, and key issues affecting the ‘P5’ meeting of NPT nuclear weapon states in Geneva in April 2013. It also speculates as to what is likely to be on the agenda.chevron_right

Senior British policymakers insist that they must maintain their current nuclear arsenal for the foreseeable future. In terms of retiring aging weapons, however, Nick Ritchie argues the UK needs to look beyond a like-for-like replacement strategy for its nuclear deterrent.chevron_right

This report examines the reversing trend of nuclear disarmament and the shift in the global community's attention from nuclear disarmament to nuclear arms control and non-proliferation. The author loo...chevron_right

This paper outlines the emergence of Britain's nuclear deterrence posture and how governments have sought to balance this with effective non-proliferation diplomacy. This goes to the heart of the chal...chevron_right

This roundtable report discusses the health of the non-proliferation regime as it affects the Gulf region and places today’s debates in a longer-term context. It attempts to draw out some of the theme...chevron_right

This article examines the US rationale for maintaining its nuclear arsenal (deterrence, providing allies with a 'nuclear umbrella') and analyzes the degree to which the US nuclear weapons policy achie...chevron_right

This publication provides an overview of the United Kingdom's armed drones program. Since the UK is just one of three countries using UAVs in military operations, the text also argues that it needs to...chevron_right

This paper argues that it is necessary to take the symbolic status of nuclear weapons as icons of power into consideration in nonproliferation efforts. To further his point, the author outlines the sy...chevron_right

This article looks at Russia's role in strengthening non-proliferation measures in the Middle East, with a specific focus on Iran and Syria. Russia regularly appears isolated over its divergence from ...chevron_right

The United States announced it would host a third P5 Conference in Washington June 27-29, 2012, to continue discussions on how China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, could w...chevron_right

This paper draws lessons from past attempts at nuclear cooperation between London and Paris, evaluates present arrangements, and gauges the prospects for increased cooperation. Today, all the building...chevron_right