This site examines the role of nuclear weapons in the post-Cold War international security environment, which faces emerging and constantly evolving threats from state and non-state actors alike. Specific topics discussed include arms control; deterrence; civilian nuclear power; South Asian nuclear strategy and power balance; nuclear terrorism; and the role of the United States in nonproliferation.

11.07.2009

Sign the Global Zero Declaration!

I should have done this sooner, but I just became a signatory to Global Zero, an international movement for the elimination of nuclear weapons. Recently, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution endorsing the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons; at the same time, the Nobel Committee awarded President Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize, especially citing "his vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapons."

We must build an unprecedented global movement to support world leaders who have promised to work towards global zero. To join me and the hundreds of thousands of people in every country in the world who believe in zero, click here.

We must now choose between two very different futures:
  1. Nuclear weapons continue to spread, increasing the chances that a country or terrorists use them, with catastrophic consequences. OR
  2. All nuclear weapons are eliminated according to a comprehensive global agreement for phased and verified reductions.
Zero is not only desirable, it is also achievable -- with political will. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major show of support from people around the world could tip the balance.

When it comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many. Join today by clicking the link above.

The vision of a world free of nuclear weapons can come to be, but we must get involved to make it happen. So please, sign and ask your friends to do so as well. Make your voice count.

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