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Authored by on June 29, 2019
Having unilaterally abandoned and violated the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal that has rolled-back Iran's nuclear activities, the Trump administration is now engaged in a series of escalations with Iran that could lead to another disastrous war in the Middle East. Though President Trump pulled back and reversed his own order to strike targets in Iran last week, the risk of conflict remains high. The Arms Control Association joined other pro-diplomacy organizations urging the Senate to vote on a bipartisan amendment from Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) to the National Defense Authorization…
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In the short span of two-and-a-half years, the Trump administration has thrown several hard-won, very successful nuclear arms control and nonproliferation initiatives overboard, and put others at risk. This is a critical moment. We need your help and support to address what has become a genuine crisis in arms control and nonproliferation. Self-Made Crisis Over Iran: May 8 marked one year since President Donald Trump decided to violate the successful 2015 Iran nuclear deal by imposing punishing sanctions on Iran. Nonetheless, to date, Iran has complied with the limits set by the nuclear…
Authored by on April 1, 2019
The Arms Control Association, founded in 1971, is a national nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to promoting public understanding of and support for effective arms control policies.Foundation Support Through our public education and media programs and our flagship journal, Arms Control Today, we provide policymakers, the press, and the interested public with authoritative information, analysis, and commentary on arms control proposals, negotiations and agreements, and related national security issues.In addition to regular press briefings that the Arms Control Association holds on…
Authored by on March 19, 2019
Proven nuclear arms control treaties are at risk. Talks between Washington and Pyongyang are stalled. The machinery of disarmament diplomacy has nearly ground to a halt. Global arms competition between the world’s major nuclear actors is on the rise. Not since the difficult Cold War years has the risk of a nuclear conflict been so high—and a more informed and saner debate about nuclear risk reduction and disarmament been so important. But with focused effort—and a well-informed and more engaged public—we can find solutions to weapons-related problems we see in the headlines each week. As…
Authored by on February 15, 2019
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Authored by on December 1, 2018
Since 2007, the Arms Control Association's staff and board of directors have nominated individuals and institutions that have advanced effective arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament solutions or raised awareness of the threats posed by mass casualty weapons. Last year, more than 2,500 individuals from over 90 countries voted for the 2017 ACPOY (see previous winners here.), the highest number of votes from the widest range of countries in the 10-year history of the contest. Nominations for the 2019 Arms Control Person(s) of the Year will be announced on Thursday, December 12,…
Authored by on September 19, 2018
Current Opportunities at ACAThank you for your interest in joining our team! The Arms Control Association, established in 1971, is an independent, nonpartisan, membership-based organization based in Washington, D.C. The Arms Control Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to bring together different life experiences and perspectives that stimulate innovation and build the strength of our effective and creative team working to eliminate the threats posed by the world’s most dangerous weapons. The Arms Control…
Authored by on May 22, 2018
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