Nuclear Notes

Nuclear Notes is a biannual publication of the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) featuring innovative thinking by rising experts. Its goal is to advance the public debate about nuclear weapons strategy and policy. PONI welcomes submissions of 1,500–2,000 words on contemporary topics pertaining to nuclear weapons strategy or policy. See the Nuclear Notes page for more information on the publication and submitting an article for future editions.

In this issue, Jonathan Bergner considers the issue of nuclear-tipped interceptors for ballistic missile defense. Nathan Donohue examines the naval propulsion loophole. Matthew Fargo analyzes the destabilizing future of conventional strategic weapons. David Slungaard investigates extended deterrence practices on the Korean Peninsula. And Sarah Weiner looks at the possibilities of an agreement on South Korean pyroprocessing.