A Misconception That Could Scuttle Nuclear Talks With Iran Jim Walsh, a member of the Council’s national advisory board, and Aron Bernstein take to the Reuters Blog to explain why focusing too heavily on Iran’s “breakout” capacity is a misconception that could ultimately get in the way of a good deal. As nuclear talks between […]

A misconception that could scuttle nuclear talks with Iran By Dr. Jim Walsh, Council Board Member As nuclear talks between Iran and the other members of the so-called P5+1 group are extended for another seven months, one issue is sure to remain a sticking point. The most important differences between all sides relates to the […]

Hagel Proposes $1.5 Billion to Improve Nuclear Weapons Forces Arms control advocates called the Defense Department’s approach misguided and argued for steps to reduce the arsenal rather than spending more. “They are going to throw billions of dollars at this problem, which is like saying they are going to throw billions of dollars at dial-up […]

Missile Defense Under Analysts’ Radar John Isaacs discusses the shortfalls of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) anti-ballistic missile system in an interview with WAFF-TV, a Huntsville, Alabama station. Huntsville is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command. Of the GMD, Isaacs says, “Despite many many billions […]

With America’s Help Iraq’s Cycle of Violence Sprials Matthew Hoh is on the Council for a Livable World’s Board and was formerly a Marine as well as a former State Department official who resigned due to America’s policies in Afghanistan. Amnesty International published a report yesterday on Iraqi Government and Shia militia war crimes against […]