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The Next Ten Years of Climate Policy, According to Our Experts April 22, 2022

Two weeks ago, the IPCC released their most dire warning yet – that we have just three years to prevent the most catastrophic…

On the Passing of FAS Board Member Don Lebell April 15, 2022

The Federation of American Scientists regrets to share news of the passing of long-time board member Don Lebell at age 95. Don Lebell was an active…

Surveillance Technology & the Global Decline in Democracy December 22, 2021

As President Biden’s Summit of Democracy highlighted, it’s a dark time for democracy worldwide. Since 2020, the number of countries…

High-skilled Immigration Policy: FAS’s Current and Future Contributions December 22, 2021

Since the creation of this country, the American scientific enterprise has been built by talented immigrants. FAS has worked to strengthen the U.S. immigration system to ensure that…

Beyond the Endless Frontier December 22, 2021

The American hallmark has always been its ingenuity, from the creation of the Internet to the rise of Silicon Valley. But for the last few decades, ingenuity has…

Working to Shape the Future of Science Policy With Entrepreneurship and Humility December 22, 2021

When my dad turned 75 this October, he told me that it was the first birthday that really got under his skin and made him realize his age.

FAS Roundup: U.S. Nuclear Deterrence, North Korean Hypersonic Missiles and more September 30, 2021

The Federation of American Scientists and the Day One Project are excited to announce the selection of Acting President Daniel Correa to his new role as CEO of FAS. Learn…

FAS Roundup: Reevaluating Drones, Impacts of Surveillance, & STRATCOM on Chinese Missile Silos August 19, 2021

Have an idea for President Biden’s first State of the Union address? The Day One Project is looking for 50 science and technology policy ideas to inform the Administration’s agenda.