Describes how nuclear arms reductions with Russia might proceed more successfully if each nation reduced stockpiles unilaterally rather than engaging in the complicated formal treaty process.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program—including uranium enrichment facilities and delivery systems—and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the recent history of arms control and nonproliferation negotiations, the rising and waning interest in various administrations, and the arguments for and against devoting serious efforts to such negotiations.  Includes a list of arms control treaties, a discussion of the U.S. treaty ratification process, and a list of arms control organizations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes which agency in each of the nine nuclear club nations is responsible for research and development of nuclear weapons, whether these agencies are military or civilian, and the evolution of this agency in the U.S. from 1942 to date.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes recent additions to U.S. sanctions directed against Iran, U.S. efforts to enforce the financial sanctions, and the effect that U.S. and international sanctions have had on Iran’s economy.  From the Government Accountability Office

Discusses the size of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and the problems related to security and proliferation.

From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program, including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates, and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the background of efforts to reduce or ban all nuclear testing, the effect of recent North Korean nuclear tests, and pros and cons of passage of the CTBT.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

A collection of ten declassified national security documents that reveal plans for an automatic attack directed against the Soviet Union and China if the president were lost during an attack on the U.S.  From the National Security Archive.

Reviews the details of Iran’s programs to develop a ballistic missile capability and whether space launch programs are a cover for launching ICBMs aimed at Europe or the U.S.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the origin and requirements of the arms reduction treaty, the monitoring and verification regime, and its effect on missile defense programs.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Recently declassified and widely discussed 1959 study which assessed the possible scientific advantages to be gained from detonating a nuclear device on or near the moon.  From the Defense Technical Information Center.

A small collection of declassified documents from U.S. intelligence agencies that discussed prospects for the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the early 1960s.  From the National Security Archive

Discusses the renewed interest in nuclear energy, surveys the nuclear fuel services market, and discusses proposals for promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy while limiting the opportunities for clandestine nuclear weapons programs.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

A collection of declassified documents that reveal  new details about the confrontation between the U.S. Navy and Soviet submarines during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  From the National Security Archive

Analyzes key factors that may influence Israeli political decisions relating to a possible military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities.  Includes a section on developments from Late March to September 2012.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

The latest review of the nuclear program in Iran and whether the intention is military or peaceful.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program, reviews allegations that Iran is in violation of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, and examines the legal framework for evaluating such allegations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides the latest update on the effort to use international sanctions to pressure Iran into confining its nuclear research to peaceful uses.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Updates previous reports with information on the FY2013 budget request, a 2012 study of North Korean nuclear tests, and a March 2012 report by the National Research Council on the treaty.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines the question of whether U.S.-Russia negotiations for nuclear arms reductions in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Talks are compatible with nuclear activities of such other states as China, India, Israel, and Pakistan.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Discusses policy issues regarding military-to-military contacts with China and provides a record of major contacts and crises since 1993.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UN Security Council.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes a fictional exercise in 1986 to test federal agency abilities to cope with a nuclear terrorist incident in an American city.  Consists of more than 60 documents which cover the background, preparations, exercise, and subsequent critiques.  From declassified documents posted by the National Security Archive

The last of 5 volumes covering U.S.-Soviet relations during the Nixon/Ford Administations.  Issues covered include strategic arms limitation, European security, the Middle East, Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union,  and more.  From the State Department

Reviews the status of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and efforts to secure its weapons and prevent nuclear proliferation through political instability or procurement profiteering.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the nuclear cooperation agreements between the U.S. and India in the past and what exemptions from nuclear export guidelines India receives.  Also describes issues connected to the Nuclear Cooperation Agreement including nuclear technology transfers and nuclear testing issues.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines the issue of what role tactical nuclear weapons should fill in NATO defense policy and strategy as the organization redefines itself in the 21^st Century.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Between 1995 and 2008 the U.S. provided North Korea with over $1.3 billion in foreign assistance, mostly food aid and energy.   This report reviews the history of U.S. assistance to North Korea and options for the future.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Latest in a series of reports reviewing the threat posed by Iran and its nuclear development program, the status and efficacy of the economic sanctions, and the threat of Israeli military action.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists