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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.

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

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Mitigating Miscalculation The Role of Pre-Launch Notifications in Strategic Stability
The first comprehensive study that explores the critical role of pre-launch notifications for ballistic missiles and space-launch vehicles in maintaining global strategic stability.

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The 2026 edition of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Briefing Book, published by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), in partnership with the Center for Science and Security Studies (CSSS) at King’s College London, is now available online.

Timed to be available for use at the 11th NPT Review Conference starting in New York on 27 April 2026, the Briefing Book serves as a comprehensive reference guide, featuring a wide selection of documents related to the NPT and its review process. Over the years, the Briefing Book has become a fixture of NPT meetings, designed to be accessible to both seasoned experts and newcomers.

2026 Edition of the NPT Briefing Book Now Available Online The book is widely used by national delegations and members of civil society in preparation for NPT meetings.

AI is changing the landscape of nuclear and biological weapons risks.

That was the focus of a landmark recent conference at Asilomar. The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies brought together over 100 experts from AI labs, the U.S. national laboratories, foreign ministries, universities, and other independent research organizations and industry.

Over two days, participants explored how AI could affect these high-consequence domains and where stronger governance, clearer research priorities, and more effective implementation are most needed.

A statement of principles and agenda for action is forthcoming from the conference secretariat.

We are grateful to George C. Lee II (Middlebury Class of 1988) for the support that made this event possible.

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Facing the Global Nuclear Threat: Empowering Youth for Global Security
The 2026 Critical Issues Forum (CIF) Spring Student Conference brought together nearly 90 high school students and educators from around the world in Monterey, California.

Facing the Global Nuclear Threat: Empowering Youth for Global Security The 2026 Critical Issues Forum (CIF) Spring Student Conference brought together nearly 90 high school students and educators from around the world in Monterey, California.

In Remembrance of Robert Gard
I was deeply saddened by the passing of General Robert Gard, a remarkable man and a close friend and benefactor of CNS.

In Remembrance of Robert Gard I was deeply saddened by the passing of General Robert Gard, a remarkable man and a close friend and benefactor of CNS.