AUKUS Can Work Without Gutting U.S. Export Control Laws

The United States has the most comprehensive series of military export controls in the world, implemented through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Yet, this year those controls have faced their biggest challenge in a decade – an attempt from industry and some in Congress to tar it as a threat to U.S. national security, and a barrier to the AUKUS security partnership between the U.S., U.K., and Australia.

Hearing on “China’s Nuclear Forces”

On June 10, 2021, Valerie Lincy appeared before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission to deliver prepared testimony at their hearing on "China's Nuclear Forces." The Commission has asked her to comment on China's role in the proliferation of missile and nuclear technologies, both as a supplier and an end user, the Chinese entities that are involved in such activities, and the extent to which these activities have affected U.S. national security interests and the global nonproliferation regime.

India’s Expanding Missile Force

This chart provides information on India’s arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles.

DPRK Advisory: Seller Beware!

US government publishes advisory on North Korean missile procurement and provides list of missile-related items.

Iran’s Nuclear Timetable: The Weapon Potential

How soon Iran could enrich enough uranium to fuel a small nuclear arsenal? And once Iran has the enriched uranium, how long would it take to turn it into a weapon?