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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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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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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Debating Global South Reactions to Russian Nuclear Threats

An audio version of “Debating Global South Reactions to Russian Nuclear Threats,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams with J. Luis Rodriguez. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Heather Williams and J. Luis Rodriguez — July 30, 2024

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Why Did China and Russia Stage a Joint Bomber Exercise near Alaska?

An audio version of “Why Did China and Russia Stage a Joint Bomber Exercise near Alaska?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Heather Williams, Kari A. Bingen, and Lachlan MacKenzie. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Heather Williams, Kari A. Bingen, and Lachlan MacKenzie — July 30, 2024

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House of Cards?

While the norms against nuclear proliferation, use, and testing are widely supported and critical for stability, they are increasingly contested. The fragile interconnectedness of the norms urges global action to reinforce these pillars and prevent a destabilizing cascade.

Report by Heather Williams and Doreen Horschig — July 18, 2024

PONI 2024 Summer Conference

PONI will host its 2024 Summer Conference on July 17-18 at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The conference will explore topics related to nuclear deterrence.

Event — July 17, 2024

Anticipating a Change in Public Sentiments

In the future, NATO should engage in a more structured public education campaign to counter Russian disinformation campaigns and maintain public support for its defense policies, strategy toward Ukraine, and nuclear mission.

Commentary by Doreen Horschig — July 12, 2024

Europe Needs More Conventional Forces, Not Its Own Nukes

The U.S. election has renewed debate about an independent European nuclear force. Yet this distracts from the real European defense issue: a lack of conventional combat power. Europe's main task remains the same as during the Cold War: strengthen conventional deterrence.

Commentary by Doreen Horschig and Sean Monaghan — June 21, 2024

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Europe Needs More Conventional Forces, Not Its Own Nukes

An audio version of “Europe Needs More Conventional Forces, Not Its Own Nukes,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Doreen Horschig and Sean Monaghan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Doreen Horschig and Sean Monaghan — June 21, 2024

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