Issues: Nuclear Weapons

The policies outlined in this report would help the U.S. move its nuclear weapons policies in line with the will of the world's people. The people of the world have long understood that nuclear weapons do not provide security and place the entire planet at risk of total annihilation. It is time for the political leadership in the United States to come to grips with this vital realization.

Increasing armaments to secure peace is an inherently flawed policy. If the U.S. government is to effectively address the proliferation of new weapons, it must come to understand that possession of nuclear weapons is linked to proliferation. The re-nuclearization of the United States' foreign and military policy will not offer protection against those who wish to do the U.S. harm. Instead, it will likely lead to increased hostilities and further violence.

• Introduction
• The Cold War is Over- The Nuclear Threat is Not
• The Bush Administration's Policies
• Alternative Policies for a More Secure World
• Conclusion
• Additional Resources
• Table 1 The Countdown to Nuclear War
• Table 2 Nuclear Weapon Status of Select States
• Map of Nuclear Weapon States

The U.S. and the world must move beyond the specter of nuclear war. This would require imagination, ingenuity, and cooperation to an extent that has rarely been seen in contemporary international relations. A sustained and vigorous campaign on all levels of society is necessary. Ending the threat of nuclear annihilation is the calling of all humanity. People of good will must not rest until it is accomplished.

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