Publications

Comprehensive analysis from FAS experts, affiliates, and network members is available in a variety of publication formats including: concise issue briefs examining timely topics, technical and extensive academic reports, articles and opinion pieces published in media outlets, and the Public Interest Report, our quarterly science and security journal.

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Reports

Comprehensive, technical analysis on specific security threats with independent commentary and policy recommendations.

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Issue Briefs

Concise policy brief examining current security challenges.

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Public Interest Reports

FAS’s online, quarterly science and security journal featuring articles by members of the FAS network on issues related to foreign policy and national security.

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Articles / Op-Eds

Published commentary and opinion pieces by FAS staff and affiliates on technical threats to international and national security.

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Recent Publications

Life-of-the-Ship Reactors and Accelerated Testing of Naval Propulsion Fuels and Reactors

By George Moore

April 6, 2017

This special report is a result of the FAS U.S.-French Naval Nuclear Task Force and is focused on the life-of-the-ship reactors and role of accelerated testing on naval propulsion fuels and reactors. The report is written by Dr. George Moore. Read or d …

France’s Choice for Naval Nuclear Propulsion: Why Low-Enriched Uranium Was Chosen

By Alain Tournyol du Clos

December 5, 2016

This special report is a result of an FAS task force on French naval nuclear propulsion and explores France’s decision to switch from highly-enriched uranium (HEU) to low-enriched uranium (LEU). By detailing the French Navy’s choice to switch to LEU fu …

Suggestions about Japan’s Nuclear Fuel Recycling Policy Based on U.S. Concerns

By FAS

March 23, 2016

In this issue brief, Yusei Nagata, an FAS Research Fellow from MEXT, Japan, analyzes U.S. experts’ opinions and concerns about Japan’s nuclear fuel recycling problem and considers what Japan can (and should) do to solve it.

Use of Microbial Forensics in the Middle East/North Africa Region

By FAS

March 9, 2016

In this report, Christoper Bidwell, JD and Randall Murch, PhD, explore the use of microbial forensics as a tool for creating a common base line for understanding biologically-triggered phenomena, as well as one that can promote mutual cooperation in ad …

Use of Attribution and Forensic Science in Addressing Biological Weapon Threats: A Multi-Faceted Study

By FAS

March 9, 2016

The threat from the manufacture, proliferation, and use of biological weapons (BW) is a high priority concern for the U.S. Government. As reflected in U.S. Government policy statements and budget allocations, deterrence through attribution (“determinin …