James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies - CNS

Russia expert Hanna Notte talks about her new book, ‘We Shall Outlast Them’
Hanna Notte details how President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine is also a war on the West.

Russia expert Hanna Notte talks about her new book, ‘We Shall Outlast Them’ Hanna Notte details how President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine is also a war on the West.

What should responsible governance of AI-enabled risks in the nuclear and biological weapons domains look like? CNS has released the full text of the Asilomar Principles for Governing AI Applications in Nuclear and Biological Security.

Read them here:

The Asilomar Principles for Governing AI Applications in Nuclear and Biological Security CNS releases principles for its landmark Asilomar Process, aiming for sustained cross-sector dialogue on early AI governance.

Putin’s Gamble Might Pay Off
For all the jeopardy of the war, Mr. Putin has gambled on outlasting the West.

Putin’s Gamble Might Pay Off For all the jeopardy of the war, Mr. Putin has gambled on outlasting the West.

A Personal Perspective of U.S.-China Nuclear Science and Security Cooperation
This article by Siegfried S. Hecker presents a historical narrative of U.S.-China cooperation in nuclear security following China’s political opening in the early 1970s.

A Personal Perspective of U.S.-China Nuclear Science and Security Cooperation This article presents a historical narrative of U.S.-China cooperation in nuclear security following China’s political opening in the early 1970s.

Training the Next Generation: CNS Welcomes 2026 Summer Undergraduate Fellows
The program reflects CNS's commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of nonproliferation experts at a time of growing global nuclear risks and rapid technological change.

Training the Next Generation: CNS Welcomes 2026 Summer Undergraduate Fellows The program reflects CNS's commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of nonproliferation experts at a time of growing global nuclear risks and rapid technological change.

In the latest issue of Arms Control Today, Douglas Shaw, Stephen Herzog, and William C. Potter discuss the Asilomar Process approach to addressing AI-enabled risks to nuclear and biological security. They explain why now is the time for anticipatory arms control dialogue involving the private sector, governments, international organizations, and research institutions.

Read their article here: https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2026-07/features/anticipatory-arms-control-ai-age

In Remembrance of George Moore
It is with a deep sense of loss that we observe the passing of CNS colleague and friend Dr. George Moore on June 23, 2026.
https://nonproliferation.org/in-remembrance-of-george-moore/

New in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: CNS researchers introduce the Asilomar Principles for Governing AI Applications in Nuclear and Biological Security.
The principles build on our April 2026 conference and mark the beginning of a new Asilomar Process. It aims to bring policymakers, weapons experts, and AI developers into early and sustained dialogue.
Read the article by Stephen Herzog, Allison Berke, Yanliang Pan, William C. Potter, and Douglas B. Shaw:

AI is changing biological and nuclear risks; governance must change accordingly Seven principles from a recent Asilomar conference address how AI will affect nuclear and biological threats.

Call for Applications: Fall 2026 CNS Visiting Fellows Program
CNS is proud to announce a new call for applications for its internationally recognized Visiting Fellows Program for Fall 2026 — now with expanded opportunities for French and U.S. nationals.

CNS Visiting Fellow program now available to French and U.S. nationals! CNS is proud to announce a new call for applications for its internationally recognized Visiting Fellows Program for Fall 2026.

This Is Not the World Russia Wants
A belligerent America Is foiling Putin’s strategy.

This Is Not the World Russia Wants A belligerent America Is foiling Putin’s strategy.