Critical Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference Opens April 27
Representatives from some 190 governments will convene beginning April 27 for the pivotal 11th Review Conference for the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) to assess progress toward implementation of the treaty's goals and objectives, view this release for critical resources and analysis before the conference.
ACA > Press RoomA Madman Without a Strategy: Trump’s Latest Threats Are Unacceptable
President Donald Trump’s April 7 threat that he might escalate U.S. attacks on Iran so that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” should profoundly alarm every U.S. and global citizen.
ACA > Press RoomIllegal U.S.-Israel Attacks Not Justifiable on Nonproliferation Grounds
President Trump’s premeditated, illegal attack on Iran aimed at regime change is an illegal war of choice, it is not supported by the American people, it was not authorized by Congress as required by Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution and the 1973 War Powers Act, and it is a grave violation of international. law, including the UN Charter.
ACA > Press RoomSTATEMENT: Renewed U.S. Military Attacks on Iran Not Justified on Nonproliferation Grounds, Say Nuclear Experts
Another U.S. aerial military strike on Iran, as President Trump said today he is considering, would not advance the goal of blocking Iran’s potential pathways to acquire nuclear weapons if its leaders were to decide to do so.
ACA > Press RoomJoint Statement from High-Ranking Former Officials and Nuclear Experts Across the Globe on Expiration of New START
Today, February 5, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired. High ranking former officials and nuclear experts from across the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Russia, came together in a joint statement to express their concern that for the first time in decades there are no bilateral nuclear arms control agreements between the United States and Russia.
ACA > Press RoomSTATEMENT: The End of New START Requires A More Coherent Approach from the Trump Administration
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed what has been apparent for weeks, that President Donald Trump will not seek to maintain bilateral limits on U.S. and Russian strategic arsenals after the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty because he wants to "do something" about China's nuclear force.
ACA > Press RoomPress Release: 100 Days to Expiration of Last U.S.-Russian Nuclear Arms Limitation Treaty
October 28 will mark 100 days until the last remaining treaty limiting the two largest nuclear arsenals—the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START)—will expire.The treaty has been extended once and cannot be extended again. No talks are yet underway on a follow-on agreement.
ACA > Press RoomPRESS RELEASE | Arms Control Experts Welcome Putin’s Proposal for the U.S. and Russia to Respect New START Limits Through 2027
Russia offers to continue adhering by the central limits of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty for one year after expiry. The Arms Control Association welcomes the move by Russian President Vladimir Putin and encourages President Donald Trump to reciprocate.
ACA > Press RoomAverting a Nuclear Crisis with Iran Post-Snapback
Today’s UN Security Council vote to restore international sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program does not close the door on diplomacy, but if the United States and Iran do not move swiftly to restart negotiations on a pragmatic, effective nuclear agreement, there is an increased risk that Iran will resume sensitive nuclear activities and a new military crisis between Washington and Tehran could erupt.
ACA > Press RoomStatement: E3, US Needs A More Effective Diplomatic Strategy for Iran Post-Snapback
If the E3 and the United States fail to prioritize pragmatic diplomacy in the coming weeks and provide assurance that there will be no further military attacks while bilateral talks proceed, they risk pushing Tehran closer to nuclear weapons and putting the region back on a path to war.
ACA > Press RoomMedia Advisory: Questions for Trump and Putin on Reducing Nuclear Dangers at Their Alaska Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Anchorage, Alaska, this week for a snap-summit that will focus primarily on options for ending Russia’s brutal and illegal war on Ukraine. There are also indications, however, the two leaders may also discuss the uncertain future of the U.S.-Russian strategic nuclear relationship.
ACA > Press RoomTrump Calls forMaintainingStrategicNuclear Arms Limits| ACA Calls for Interim Deal Not to Exceed New START Limits Until U.S., Russia Hammer Out New Framework Deal
In response to questions on broader nuclear arms reductions between the United States and Russia after New START expires, President Donald Trump states, "I would like to see it."
ACA > Press RoomCivil Society Leaders Issue "New Call to Halt and Reverse the Arms Race"
The leaders of more than two dozen regional, national, and international civil society organizations, former government officials and advisors, leading academicians and experts, and concerned cultural figures have joined together to launch a short, focused appeal designed to provide a common rallying call for urgent action to halt and reverse the new arms race and step back from the brink of nuclear war. ReversetheArmsRace.org
ACA > Press RoomMedia Advisory: July 10 Forum Highlights Human Toll of Nuclear Weapons and Need to Renew Action Against Nuclear Dangers
ACA and Win Without War co-host July 10 Forum that highlights human toll of nuclear weapons and need to renew action against nuclear dangers
ACA > Press RoomTrump Decision to Strike Iran Sets U.S. Up for Wider War and Undermines Nonproliferation Regime
President Donald Trump’s decision to join Israel’s illegal attacks against the Iranian leadership, civilian targets, and the country's major nuclear sites represents an irresponsible departure from Trump’s pursuit of diplomacyand increases the risk of a nuclear-armed Iran.
ACA > Press RoomU.S. Involvement in Israel's Attack on Iran Would Set Back U.S. and Global Security and Increase the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering direct U.S. military intervention in support of Israel’s illegal attacks against the Iranian leadership and the country's major nuclear sites. U.S. strikes would represent an abrupt and irresponsible departure from Trump’s pursuit of diplomacy and set back efforts to reach an effective nuclear agreement.
ACA > Press RoomMedia Advisory: Resources on the Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 NPT Review Conference
ACA > Press RoomPragmatic U.S.-Iran Dialogue Essential to Prevent Second Nuclear-Armed State in the Region
ACA > Press RoomACA Welcomes Trump’s Acknowledgement of the “Tremendous” Cost and Dangers of Nuclear Weapons and Interest in “Denuclearization” with Russia and China
“We welcome President Trump’s interest in negotiating a deal to limit and reduce the massive nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia,” said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association.
ACA > Press Room2024 Arms Control Person(s) of the Year Nominees Announced
Since 2007, the independent, nongovernmental Arms Control Association has nominated individuals and institutions that have, in the previous 12 months, advanced effective arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament solutions and raised awareness of the threats and the human impacts posed by mass casualty weapons.
ACA > Press RoomPRESS RELEASE | Arms Control Association Congratulates 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient
The Arms Control Association warmly congratulates Nihon Hidankyo (the Japan Confederation of A & H Sufferers) for thewell-deservedrecognition from the Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize Committee.
ACA > Press RoomFurther Escalation in the Middle East Increases the Risk of a Second Nuclear-Armed State in the Region
The Arms Control Association strongly condemns Iran’s Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack against Israel in response to Israel's bombardment of targets in Lebanon, its assassination of Hezbollah leaders, and its rejection of international appeals for a cease fire.
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