Strengthening
nuclear discourse
and diplomacy
The Nuclear Security Working Group (NSWG) is a non-partisan group of experts working to promote discourse and build consensus on the United States’ most pressing nuclear issues.
We work behind the scenes to provide policymakers and NGOs with the expertise they need to make informed decisions on global nuclear issues.
Our leadership team includes senior foreign policy experts, military officials, and leading scholars in the field of nuclear security.

Latest News

Fit for Purpose? The U.S. Strategic Posture in 2030 and Beyond
"The time is ripe to revisit questions about the future of the U.S. strategic posture. Next year, 2021, will bring a new defense strategy review...

The Military Case for Extending the New START Agreement
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Frank G. Klotz
"By capping the number of Russian long-range ballistic missiles and nuclear-equipped heavy bombers and putting in place comprehensive verification measures, New START reduces uncertainty regarding...

Negotiating with Great Powers on Nuclear Arms
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Frank G. Klotz
"Striking a deal with Beijing in the next six months is highly unlikely. Accordingly, if the U.S. should agree to extend New START it could help...

Wormhole Escalation in the New Nuclear Age
“Increasingly capable and intrusive digital information technologies, advanced dual-use military capabilities, and diffused global power structures will reshape future crises and conflicts between nuclear-armed adversaries...