Statement by the President on North Korean announcement of nuclear test
North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs constitute a threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security.
Read moreUSUN Fact Sheet on UNSC Response to North Korea’s Launch
In response to North Korea’s December 12 launch, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2087 to condemn the launch and impose new sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans on critical North Korean companies and officials.
Read moreState Dept. on U.S. Nuclear Security Infrastructure
In accordance with the Nuclear Posture Review, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) identified a path for sustaining the nuclear deterrent while modernizing the supporting infrastructure without nuclear explosive testing.
Read moreThe 2012-13 International Arms Control Essay Contest: Innovation through Open Source Technologies
Over the last four years, the U.S. Department of State reshaped our diplomatic agenda to meet challenges by deploying one of America’s greatest assets – innovation.
Read moreU.S. Shares the Humanitarian Concern of Parties to the Ottawa Convention
We have not made a decision on United States accession to the Convention. Our review has identified operational issues related to accession that require careful consideration. This consideration is ongoing, and we expect to be able to announce a decision soon.
Read moreInternational Partners Call on North Korea to Refrain from Missile Launch
Mark Toner: “We, obviously, collectively call on North Korea to comply with its international obligations under existing UN Security Council resolutions and refrain from a launch using ballistic missile technology.”
Read moreObama on Reducing Threat of Nuclear Weapons
Missile by missile, warhead by warhead, shell by shell, we’re putting a bygone era behind us. Inspired by Sam Nunn and Dick Lugar, we’re moving closer to the future we seek. A future where these weapons never threaten our children again.
Read moreU.S. First Committee Cyber Security Statement
The United States favors international engagement to develop a consensus on appropriate cyberspace behavior, based on existing principles of international law …
Read moreUN First Committee Conventional Weapons Statement
The United States is steadfast in its commitment to achieve a strong ATT that will respond to the adverse impacts of the illicit international arms trade on global peace and stability.
Read moreFact Sheet: An International Ban on the Production of Fissile Material for Nuclear Weapons
The United States is revitalizing an international effort to advance a multilateral treaty that verifiably ends the production of fissile materials for nuclear weapons.
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