The Four Faces of Nuclear Terrorism
Missions for Nuclear Weapons after the Cold War
This report (PDF) examines currently proposed nuclear missions and finds that the United States is witnessing the end of a long process of having nuclear weapons be displaced by advanced conventional alternatives.
The most challenging nuclear mission is a holdover from the Cold War: to be able to carry out a disarming first strike against Russian central nuclear forces. Only if the US and Russia abandon this mission will meaningful reductions in the two largest arsenals be possible.
Flying Blind: The Rise, Fall and Possible Resurrection of Science Policy Advice in the United States
America’s institutions for providing science advice are in “crisis.” This report (PDF) discusses steps that Congress, the executive branch, outside scientific groups and individuals can take to help solve the problem.
Ensuring America’s Space Security
This report (PDF) analyzes eight threats to U.S. space assets and examines alternatives to weaponization and future policy recommendations
Small Arms, Terrorism and the OAS Firearms Convention
This study (PDF) published in March 2004 looks at how the Organization of American States Treaty has worked to date and how U.S. ratification and full participation will help stem the illicit traffic in small arms.