Analysis

The Wisconsin Project’s reports track WMD programs and the companies supplying them. In op-eds and articles, we argue for strict enforcement of strategic trade controls to inhibit proliferation.

Iran’s Compliance with UNSCR 2231: Alleged Violations Must Be Addressed

By Valerie Lincy and Behnam Ben Taleblu

Executive Summary UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2231 implements the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran and imposes missile- and arms-related restrictions. Little-noticed biannual reporting by the UN Secretary General alleges…

Iran Nuclear Milestones: 1967-2017

1967: Start-up of the U.S.-supplied 5-megawatt Tehran Research Reactor (TRR). 1970: Iran signs the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT). 1974: Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is established. 1979: German construction of the Bushehr nuclear power reactors,…

North Korea’s March Towards ICBM Capability

By Jonathan McLaughlin

North Korea conducted several successful SLBM tests in 2016, already has tested several new missile systems in 2017, and may test an ICBM this year.

Increasing Transparency under the JCPOA

By Valerie Lincy

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

Treasury Takes Aim at Staff of Key Syrian Proliferator

By Jonathan McLaughlin and Valerie Lincy

On April 24, 2017, the United States sanctioned 271 employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC) in response to the Assad government’s April 4 sarin gas attack in Khan Sheikoun. The designations aim to further punish SSRC itself, rather than the contribution of any single individual. As such, the action highlights SSRC's central role in Syria's non-conventional weapon programs.

Lesson Learned or Business as Usual?

By Jerrica Goodson and Valerie Lincy

Record U.S. penalties imposed on ZTE may not be enough to deter the Chinese telecom giant and others from violating Iran sanctions.

Pyongyang’s Growing Nuclear Arsenal

By Jonathan McLaughlin

North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear weapons test in September 2016, which was its strongest to date. At the same time, operations continue at the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, North Korea’s primary fissile material production facility. Pyongyang is producing both plutonium and highly enriched uranium (HEU) at Yongbyon, and is expanding operations there.