Note to readers: A slightly different version of this essay appeared in the Stimson Center’s on-line magazine, South Asian Voices, the premier global platform for talented analysts to exchange views on this region’s pressing issues without invective or pat talking points. Quotes of the week: “The essence of a free government consists in an effectual …
Restoring U.S. Arms Control Expertise
by | 2020-12-06 | 4 Comments
Quote of the week: “The best defense against partisanship is expertise.” — Roger Angell The incoming Biden administration’s damage assessments are now underway. All agencies of the executive branch have taken serious hits over the last four years and are in need of revitalization and reform. My focus here is on the State Department, and more particularly …
Dennis Gormley
by | 2020-12-01 | No Comments
Jeffrey and Aaron share stories about the life of Dennis Gormley, renowned proliferation scholar and celebrated professor. Dennis’s work on cruise missile proliferation, tacit knowledge, and industrial expertise was foundational to the field of proliferation studies, and he was a caring, dedicated educator. Dennis was a good friend and mentor, and is greatly missed.
Biden’s Immediate Agenda Items
by | 2020-11-29 | 3 Comments
Quote of the week: “It is high time for me to put an end to your sitting in this place, which you have dishonored by your contempt of all virtue and defiled by your practice of every vice. Ye are a factious crew, and enemies to all good government. Ye are a pack of mercenary …
