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The use of nuclear weapons is an existential threat to human survival and wellbeing. As the world enters a new a period of rapid technological development, emerging technologies are challenging long-held assumptions and practices—about deterrence, disarmament, and nonproliferation—for how to best avoid the use of nuclear weapons through multilateral cooperation.
If nuclear governance regimes and norms do not become more adaptable to this accelerating pace of change, emerging technologies will disrupt or render obsolete existing institutions that control and mitigate the risks of nuclear weapons.
To reduce this risk of nuclear use, the Stanley Foundation works to help global governance and technology development co-evolve in ways that manage or leverage the disruptive effects of emerging technologies on strategic stability, nonproliferation, and disarmament. Our efforts focus on:
Building on the Stanley Foundation’s work on nuclear arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation issues over the last six decades, today’s nuclear policy programming draws on our strengths as a convener of key stakeholders, including international organizations, national governments, civil society, and industry. We commission expert analysis in order to encourage innovative policy ideas and actively engage the media on nuclear policy issues. Contact Ben Loehrke for more information. |
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| Risks and Fragmentation: Challenges and Strategies for Nuclear Policy Advocacy |
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| January 2017 |
As nuclear weapons risks intensify, what opportunities for advocacy does this difficult strategic environment present to the policy community? How should the community adapt? This report summarizes insights from the Stanley Foundation’s Policy Lab on Nuclear Security and an externally-commissioned assessment. It gives an overview of critical nuclear risks and provides examples of potential strategies, opportunities, and places for collaboration. Read More |
January 2017
Risks and Fragmentation: Challenges and Strategies for Nuclear Policy Advocacy
Other Publication (385K)
January 2017
The Iran Nuclear Agreement: Could It Inform Future Nonproliferation and Disarmament?
Policy Dialogue Brief (240K)
December 2016
International Nuclear Security Peer Reviews:
Making the IAEA IPPAS General and Sustainable
Other Publication (171K)
December 2016
Nuclear Security Checklist Results
Demonstrating Implementation of IAEA Information Circular 869
Other Publication (235K)
November 2016
The Iran Nuclear Agreement: Could It Inform Future Nonproliferation and Disarmament?
Policy Memo (183K)
August 2016
Descending From the Summit
The Path Toward Nuclear Security 2010–2016 and Beyond
William Tobey
Policy Analysis Brief (724K)
April 2017
Consider This...
April 2017
Cooperation and Collective Action
Joseph McNamara, Editor, The Stanley Foundation
April 2017
International Order at Risk
Keith Porter, President, The Stanley Foundation
November 2016
Safeguard the World’s Nuclear Arsenals
Kennette Benedict
November 2016
Consider This...
July 2016
Strengthening Nuclear Security in a Post-Summit World
Commentary by Martin B. Malin and Nickolas Roth
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Benjamin Loehrke benl@stanleyfoundation.org 563.264.6882 
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Danielle J. Jablanski djablanski@stanleyfoundation.org 563-264-6861 |
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A Climate for Conflict: Stories from Somalia The Ground Truth Project, New America, and the Stanley Foundation are hosting a Screening of “A Climate for Conflict” and discussion with the creators followed by a panel discussion on Climate Security and Societal Resilience on May 30, 2017. Somalia today is at a crossroads between a deepening crisis and a path to stability. Photographer and filmmaker Nichole Sobecki and writer Laura Heaton spent 18 months documenting personal stories of Somalia, creating a film, photography, and reporting that vividly illustrate the human consequences and security risks of a changing climate. Read more. Follow the conversation online with #AClimateforConflict. |
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Courier The Spring 2017 issue of Courier provides insight and perspective on different global policy areas, including mass atrocity prevention in the Gambia and climate change agricultural innovation in Morocco. This issue also features a special look at the global order by Stanley Foundation president, Keith Porter; a feature on the struggle of a Somalian refugee hoping to resettle in the US; and a Q&A from our latest explorer award winner. The full Spring 2017 issue. PDF (1,151K) Subscribe for FREE. |
Stanley Foundation at 60 On December 12, 1956, the Stanley Foundation was certified as a nonprofit corporation in the state of Iowa, bringing to life an organization dedicated to creating a world in which there is a secure peace with freedom and justice. Sixty years later, the organization continues to pursue and advance that vision as a thriving nonpartisan operating foundation. Moreover, it remains an organization with a professional staff and the involvement of family members who have an ongoing role in shaping its strategy and core values. More.
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