Nuclear Weapons Resources

Missile defense is supposed to protect the US public. The evidence suggests that it doesn’t.

Mistrust and misunderstanding have plagued US and Chinese relations for years. Nowhere is this more evident—and more dangerous—than in the contrasting perspectives and policies each country holds on nuclear weapons.

Real-life tales of close calls, screw ups, and nuclear near misses.

Hair-trigger alert raises the risk of an accidental, mistaken, or unauthorized nuclear launch.

Cancelling the LRSO would avoid needless expenditure and help prevent the United States from further destabilizing an already-fragile international security system.

Chinese military officials are openly considering putting nuclear weapons on hair-trigger alert.

The costs of the Obama administration’s “3+2” warhead plan outweigh its benefits.

Contrasting perspectives on the U.S. nuclear arsenal from experts at U.S. NGO's, research institutions, and government offices.

Removing land-based missiles from hair-trigger alert can be done quickly, simply, and safely.

Four straightforward steps could save taxpayer dollars, increase U.S. security, and cement President Obama’s nuclear weapons’ legacy.

Removing hair-trigger alert would be actively supported—not opposed—by Japanese leaders and the Japanese public.

China’s nuclear weapons serve a very limited role in Chinese security strategy.