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New NATO Policy Publication: Countdown to Chaos?

NATO’s nuclear sharing program is in trouble. The United States has continuously maintained nuclear weapons in Europe since March 1954 (and NATO has agreed to this policy since December of that year). Since 1991, the only U.S. nuclear weapons in NATO’s arsenal have been B61 gravity bombs, designed for delivery to target by “dual-capable” fighter-bomber aircraft (DCA). These aircraft are rapidly reaching the end of their normal service lives, however, and are the only means by which NATO shares the threat of nuclear attack on potential opponents in times of crisis among several Allied nations.

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Risk Reduction in Outer Space: A Proposal for Confidence-Building Measures

Space-based weapons programmes are developing faster than the treaties meant to govern them. When capabilities and intentions remain opaque, how can states build enough shared understanding to stop a crisis in orbit from escalating? BASIC’s latest Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Brief, “Risk Reduction in Outer Space: A proposal for Confidence-Building Measures”, by guest contributor Syeda Saba Batool, sets out a practical answer.

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Updating Reykjavík’s Lessons for Unlocking Progress, Recognising the Space-Nuclear Nexus

In our series marking the 40th anniversary of the historic Reykjavík Summit, Policy Fellows Dr Matthew Hartwell and Ching Wei Sooi explain that nuclear and space risks are now deeply intertwined, yet still tackled separately. That blind spot is stifling the diplomacy and dialogue needed to keep today’s rivalries stable.

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Sir Jeremy Greenstock, GCMG British diplomat

“At a time when transatlantic relationships are under tension, BASIC's role as a source of authoritative analysis is more important than ever.”

Baron Rees of Ludlow Astronomer Royal

“BASIC makes a vital contribution to sustaining recognition that nearly 35 years after the end of the Cold War nuclear weapons continue to put at risk the future of humankind. BASIC is especially to be commended for doing this by fostering dialogue and understanding.”

Peter Jenkins CMG UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency 2001-06

``For about 35 years, in the pursuit of nuclear disarmament, BASIC have championed the cause of mutuality of security. Their ability to engage diversity of views and opinion has attracted deserved admiration.``

Baron Browne of Ladyton Vice Chairman, Nuclear Threat Initiative and former UK Secretary of State for Defence

``For more than three decades, BASIC has challenged conventional thinking on national security matters, and inspired new ways of addressing and solving old problems. I expect it to continue to play this vital role for decades to come.``

Andreas Persbo Director, Open Nuclear Network
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