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| by Carl Kaysen, John D. Steinbruner, Martin B. Malin |
On September 17, 2002, the White House, under cover of a letter from President Bush, issued a thirty-page document entitled "The National Security Strategy of the United States." Before implementing this new strategy by going to war with Iraq, a clear accounting of the costs, consequences, and alternatives to that action is urgently needed. More...
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Do the military advantages gained by development of new nuclear weapons offset the massive political liabilities of their use? To help answer that question, we explore the military abilities development of new nuclear weapons might deliver, and compare them with what might be obtained by aggressive pursuit of non-nuclear capabilities. More...
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Given the new technologies that are promoting the rapid emergence of non-lethal chemical and biological agents and their horrendous potential for abuse, it would be a wise move to nip the development of these weapons in the bud. More...
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Nuclear Security Legislative Updateby Jaime YassifThe past year has seen a flurry of congressional action on nonproliferation programs. Funds appropriated this fall as part of the 2002 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill will help secure dangerous radiological materials domestically, while the 2003 Defense Authorization Bill will address international nuclear and radiological materials security issues, as well as the US nuclear posture. More...
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YOU ARE INVITED
FAS HANS BETHE
SCIENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Honoring Phil Morrison
March 12, 2003
The Academy of Arts and Sciences
Cambridge, MA
Will feature a debate between two prominent scientists from industry, academe or government
Call or email Sharon Gleason at (sgleason@fas.org or 202.454.4680) for details and to sign up.
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