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.
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Iran’s Atomic Archive: Lessons Learned for Export Controls and Inspections
During a pair of roundtables convened by the Wisconsin Project, experts analyzed the implications of information contained in Iran’s so-called “nuclear archive.”
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.
More Eyes on More Data: Prospects for Restricting Iran’s Missile Program Using Open Sources
An expert panel hosted by the Wisconsin Project examines using open source tools to restrict Iran’s missile program.
The Iran Nuclear Deal: How to Increase Public Transparency
A bipartisan panel hosted by the Wisconsin Project found that increased public transparency is essential for achieving an accurate understanding of Iran’s compliance with the nuclear agreement.
Two Years In, Iran Nuclear Deal Needs a Healthy Dose of Transparency
The Hill July 14, 2017 Today marks the two year anniversary of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Speaking from Vienna on July 14, 2015, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry heralded…
Podcast: Transparency in the Iran Nuclear Deal
Executive Director Valerie Lincy and Sharon Squassoni discuss increasing transparency under the JCPOA.
Increasing Transparency under the JCPOA
Executive Director Valerie Lincy's remarks on transparency under the Iran nuclear deal at VCDNP's event: Transparency and the NPT: New Goals and Norms
The Iran Deal: Who Has the Leverage?
Panelists Olli Heinonen Kenneth Katzman (*) David Kay John Lauder Michael Singh Moderated by the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control This month marks the anniversary of the historic nuclear…
The Iran Nuclear Agreement: What Comes Next?
Remarks at the Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C. The nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 was officially implemented in January 2016. As a result, Iran has agreed to restrict the most…