Council: Front and Center March 5

John Tierney Named Executive Director

We’re thrilled to announce that John Tierney, a former nine-term Massachusetts Congressman, has taken the helm as the Executive Director of both the Council for a Livable World and The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. During his congressional career, Tierney spent considerable time advocating on nuclear non-proliferation and national security issues. The Council for a Livable World regularly endorsed Tierney for his leadership in arms control, preventing nuclear proliferation, and holding the Pentagon financially accountable. Learn more about John Tierney and his remarkable career.

Center Hosts Defense Budget Panel

The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation’s mission is to educate the public and policymakers on issues of peace and security. On February 26, the Center brought its mission directly to Capitol Hill, where we hosted the panel event, “Understanding the Pentagon Budget Request.” Joined by three esteemed panelists, the discussion educated dozens of congressional staff and members of the public. Check out our synopsis of the event and keep your eye out for more future briefings!

President Obama and Vice President Biden support Ted Strickland and Patrick Murphy

Council-endorsed Senate candidates Ted Strickland (D-Ohio) and Patrick Murphy (D-Fla.) received a huge boost this week after President Obama and Vice President Biden gave them formal endorsements. Learn how Ted and Patrick will bring sensible national security policies to the Senate.

New Poll Shows Russ Feingold Far Ahead of Ron Johnson

Council-endorsed Senate Candidate Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) continues to surge against hawk Ron Johnson. A new Marquette University poll shows Feingold, a former distinguished Senator, up with 49 percent of the vote versus Johnson’s 37 percent. Read why Russ is the best candidate for Wisconsin voters.

Joe Sestak Leads Primary Opponents 

Council-endorsed Senate Candidate Joe Sestak (D-PA) is showing his strength in the primary race to take on Senator Pat Toomey. A new
Franklin & Marshall College poll reveals that Sestak, a former congressman
and Navy admiral, is ahead of his primary opponents. Learn about Joe’s impressive career and responsible foreign policy views.

New Report Issues Blistering Critiques of US National Missile Defense Program

The National Missile Defense program based in Alaska and California, which is designed to protect the United States from a North Korean or Iranian missile attack, continues to be unreliable. That is the conclusion of a recent General Accountability Office (GAO) report on missile defense concerning the Ground-Based Midcourse system (GMD), aka National Missile Defense. Senior Fellow John Isaacs explains the history of failed tests, billions of dollars wasted, and more.

The Latest IAEA Report Shows the Iran Deal Working

In the latest report since Implementation Day, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran is complying with its requirements under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached with the United States and five international partners. Policy Intern Jake Meixler gives his analysis.

Shifting the Spotlight Away from Non-Proliferation

President Obama’s request for non-proliferation cuts and nuclear weapons spending increases is particularly ironic with the last Nuclear Security Summit taking place in only a few weeks. Policy Intern Cassie Peterson gives the details.

What’s this whole “Nuclear Triad” thing anyway?

In the latest Republican debate, Senator Marco Rubio said that Donald Trump “thinks the nuclear triad is a rock band from the 80’s.” As it turns out, there’s a lot of misunderstanding about our nation’s nuclear weapons
complex. We break down the basics of the nuclear triad in our latest factsheet.