There are going to be a lot of changes at Arms Control Wonk over the next month, including the departure of a few friends, the arrival of new ones and a spiffy new site. For my part, blogging may be scarce over the next few weeks as I anticipate the arrival of the RRW — …
Public Service Announcements
by | 2010-06-16 | 1 Comment
In our best attempt to fully inform our valued readers, I will be providing regular announcements a few times a week of upcoming arms control/ nuclear weapons/ wonky events in the DC area. I’ll also handle requests from readers. So, if you would like an event announced or other request, please send the information to …
Negotiating the Limited Test Ban Treaty
by | 2010-06-16 | No Comments
Glenn T. Seaborg knew about the Bomb from the inside out: he discovered plutonium, worked at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, served on the General Advisory Committee during the Truman administration, and accepted President Kennedy’s offer to become Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. During his ten-year tenure at the AEC, Seaborg kept a journal. In …
Nick Burns on the NPT
by | 2010-06-14 | 48 Comments
Whenever I give a public talk for a general audience, I always focus on the question, “Why is it okay for some countries to have nuclear weapons, but not for others?” Someone asked that question this morning on The Diane Rehm Show today in reference to Iran — note to the caller, it is not …
