Project on Nuclear Issues

Founded in 2003, PONI is the premier networked community of next generation professionals prepared to meet the nuclear challenges of the future

PONI programs provide inclusive, diverse, and creative opportunities for emerging experts to learn about nuclear issues and engage thoughtfully with the nuclear community. PONI also conducts cutting-edge research and analysis on three main topic areas: deterrence and escalation, risk reduction and arms control, and disarmament.

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CSIS launched the Project on Nuclear Issues in 2003 to develop the next generation of policy, technical and operational nuclear professionals through outreach, mentorship, research and debate.

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2023 Fall Conference

Hosted by Project on Nuclear Issues
December 5, 2023 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST

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Alternative Nuclear Futures: Capability and Credibility Challenges for U.S. Extended Nuclear Deterrence

In the next 10 years, U.S. extended deterrence could look notably different than it does today. To explore these issues, the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues used an alternative futures methodology to unpack how key drivers might affect the U.S. extended deterrence mission.

Report by Heather Williams Kelsey Hartigan Joseph Rodgers and Reja Younis — May 8, 2023

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Capstone Conference

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June 15, 2023 • 8:30 am – 3:45 pm EDT
Featured Project: Deterrence 101

Deterrence 101 is a collection of three thirty-minute long videos that explore core deterrence theory. Each video describes basic deterrence concepts, roots these ideas in a historical timeline, and features interviews with leading nuclear policy experts.

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Nuclear Notes

A semi-annual publication that features analyses of current issues and which aims to provide innovative solutions to nuclear policy challenges.

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Elizabeth Kos

Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Project on Nuclear Issues

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Joseph Rodgers

Associate Director and Associate Fellow, Project on Nuclear Issues

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Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Project on Nuclear Issues

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