Programs
Nuclear Policy
About the Program
The Nuclear Policy Program works to reduce the risk of nuclear catastrophe. Our experts identify and analyze dangers, and then use our global network to advance concrete and pragmatic risk-reduction policies relating to deterrence and international security, arms control, nonproliferation, and nuclear energy.
Program Experts
Jessica T. Mathews Chair, Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Senior Fellow and Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Stanton Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Vice President for Studies
Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program, Technology and International Affairs Program
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Stanton Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program
Visiting Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Japan Chair for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, Senior Fellow
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program
Senior Fellow with the Nuclear Policy Program and Carnegie China
Proliferation News
Proliferation News is a biweekly newsletter highlighting the latest analysis and trends in the nuclear policy community.
Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference
For over 30 years, experts, officials, executives, journalists, and students from across the globe have come together to debate—and explore solutions for—the most pressing challenges in nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament, deterrence, energy, and security at the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference.
Hypersonic Weapons
A new arms race is afoot. China, Russia, and the United States are aggressively pursuing the development and deployment of advanced hypersonic weapons, while other states are starting or scaling up their own programs. But what are these weapons? Who’s working on what? And what are the implications for global security? A strategy for managing the race toward these weapons—which combine speed with maneuverability and long ranges—has never been more crucial.
Resources for the Future of Arms Control
A guide to canonical sources on the history and aims of arms control, with a focus on verification and monitoring as well as contemporary challenges.