Nuclear Issues

CSIS’s International Security Program and the Project on Nuclear Issues analyze nuclear policy issues including deterrence, escalation, and arms control, and is the leading network of nuclear policy professionals.

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How to Get Away with a Nuclear Test

Talk of nuclear testing and threats of escalation are part of an ongoing Russian effort to manipulate nuclear risks and deter Western intervention in Ukraine. Whether or not Russia resumes testing will depend on Putin’s expected response from the international community.

Critical Questions by Heather Williams — October 5, 2023

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Project Atom 2023

Report by Heather Williams Kelsey Hartigan Lachlan MacKenzie Robert Soofer Tom Karako Oriana Skylar Mastro Franklin Miller Leonor Tomero and Jon Wolfsthal — September 29, 2023

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Photo: Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger/U.S. Air Force

Reactions from the Next Generation

Report by Heather Williams Jamie Kwong Nicholas Adamopoulos Suzanne Claeys Joseph Rodgers Doreen Horschig Lachlan MacKenzie Melissa Chan and Jessica Link — June 28, 2023

Past Events


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Conference

Korea Global Forum 2023

Hosted by International Security Program
November 6, 2023 • 10:00 am – 6:00 pm EST

Experts


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Williams
Director, Project on Nuclear Issues and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Kelsey Hartigan
Deputy Director, Project on Nuclear Issues and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Victor Cha
Senior Vice President for Asia and Korea Chair