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Some limits on biomedical research are prudent, appropriate, and don't infringe on liberties essential to progress. But before we adopt more severe limits, let's insist that the case be made that they are truly necessary. More...
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A Bush Administration executive order on national security classification policy leaves much to be desired, though it is not quite as egregious as critics had anticipated. More...
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During the lead up to the war in Iraq, several Administration leaks suggested tactical use of nuclear weapons was being contemplated. More...
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Events in North Korea are indeed worrying, but the public debate is not helped by exaggerating the threat. More...
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President Bush wisely warns of the danger posed by a nuclear-armed Iraq, but he remains unevenly engaged in other efforts that would stem the spread of nuclear weapons. More...
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FAS has joined a national coalition of public and private sector organizations to support an important new national educational research and development initiative, the Digital Promise Project. More...
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Since 1945, the outlay on the promise of product from science-weapons and pharmaceuticals, in particular-has mounted to a cumulative total approaching $500 billion in 1990 dollars. More...
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The Politics of Hope and the Politics of Fearby Henry KellyWhatever success we may have in addressing public fears through investments in national defense and homeland security, there's little doubt that we're racing headlong toward global disasters in areas ranging from environmental and resource management to demographics to disease control. More...
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Attention FAS Members!
In our continuing effort to provide FAS members with lively and timely articles in national security policy and other areas of science and technology policy, we are inviting members to submit proposals for articles in areas of interest to FAS members (maximum 1000 words). Selection of the articles is at the discretion of the Editor. Completed articles will be peer reviewed.
Proposals should be sent to the Editor, PIR, Federation of American Scientists, 1717 K St. NW, Suite 209, Washington, DC 20036, or to fas@fas.org. Please provide us with your full address including email in all correspondence.
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