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President Obama has declared that the United States is committed to creating “the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons” — but the policy debate in Washington often lags behind this lofty vision. Some progress has been achieved in negotiated arms reduction, but many in Washington cling to old ways of thinking.
Posts in the December 2011 issue of Peace Policy:
David Cortright tips his hat to some of the principal architects of the Cold War, who now advocate for a world without nuclear weapons. Read »
Cardinal Roger Mahony writes that the U.S. has a heavy moral burden to bear and a responsibility to take the lead in nuclear disarmament. Read »
Kelsey Davenport argues that U.S. plans to build up the nuclear weapons complex are unaffordable and unnecessary. Read »
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Peace Policy is a blog that offers research-based insights, commentary, and solutions to the global challenge of violent conflict. Each issue features the writing of scholars and practitioners who investigate the causes of violent conflict and who seek to contribute to effective solutions and alternatives to the use of force.
Peace Policy is edited by David Cortright, director of policy studies at the Kroc Institute, dcortrig@nd.edu.
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