Andrew J. Grotto

The Real Breakthrough at the Russia Summit

Arms control and Afghanistan were key issues at the summit, write Samuel Charap and Andrew Grotto, but just as important is that the two countries are managing their disagreements.

Nuclear Security Cooperation Between the United States and Pakistan

A survey by Andrew J. Grotto and Michelle Hammer catalogues nuclear security cooperation between the United States and Pakistan from 2000 to 2009.

Credible Missile Defenses Needed

Missile defense theologians are exploiting North Korea's growing bellicosity and its nuclear and ballistic missile tests to gripe about the Obama administration's missile defense budget.

Credible Missile Defenses Needed

North Korea’s latest saber-rattling shows we need reliable antimissile defenses for real threats, writes Andrew Grotto.

What’s Next for North Korea?

After setting off another underground atomic explosion, the rogue state snubs its nose at the world community. Washington should not respond in kind, writes Andrew Grotto.

Swine Flu Tests Public Health System

The outbreak is a test for the government’s capacity to respond to public health threats, and so far, the response has been good, write P.J. Crowley and Andy Grotto.

Obama’s Nuke-Free World

Andrew Grotto debates in the Los Angeles Times President Obama's call for a world without nuclear weapons.

Nuclear Arms in the Developing World

President Barack Obama's speech in Prague on Sunday is a potential game changer for non-proliferation diplomacy. By endorsing the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons, Obama can begin to move international debate about nuclear proliferation beyond the ideologically charged squabbles of the past to where it needs to be: changing the perception among many developing countries, perhaps even most, that nuclear proliferation does not affect them.

Senator Kyl’s Straw Men

Congress has mandated that the next administration complete a Nuclear Posture Review by early 2010, but many conservatives are not on board.

Sea-Based Missile Defense

Report from Andrew Grotto and Rebecca Grant provides near- and long-term recommendations and analysis for expanding sea-based missile defense.

Russia’s Mojito Squadron

The Russian newspaper Izvestia reported Monday that Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons could be deployed to Cuba in response to U.S. plans to install a missile defense system in Eastern Europe.

A New Tack Toward Tehran

The IAEA confirms that Iran still won’t come clean on its nuclear activities. More action is needed, writes Andrew Grotto.

AP: China Gives IAEA Intel on Iran

BBC Poll Offers Odd Frame to the Issue of Iran Nukes

The headline from the press release of a new BBC World Service poll reads Declining Support for Tough Measures against Iran’s Nuclear Program: Global Poll. This poll is flawed and should be interpreted with caution.

Will Iran Ever Address Key Issues?

New report shows Iran is willing to explain many lingering issues, but not the most sensitive ones relating to alleged weapons-related activities.

Russia’s Subtle Shift on Iran

Iran’s ballistic missile tests last week have sparked unusually harsh criticism from Russia. According to the BBC, Russian officials have said the tests "raised suspicion over the true aim of [Iran’s] nuclear programme." This is remarkable coming from Moscow, and the latest sign of a potentially significant shift in Russia’s stance on Iran. Through 2007, Russia was the main obstacle in UNSC efforts to tighten the thumb screws on Iran, preferring bilateral diplomacy with Tehran over the international sanctions route.

New U.S. Leaders to Withdraw Troops from Iraq to Improve Security at Home

Pravda.Ru has interviewed two American military experts Andrew J. Grotto and P.J. Crowley to find out the western point of view on the subject. Andrew J. Grotto is Senior National Security Analyst at the Center for American Progress. P.J. Crowley is Senior Fellow and Director of Homeland Security at the Center for American Progress.

A Diplomatic About-Face: Bush Writes Kim. Should Iran Be Next?

After sending a letter to North Korea’s leader, what’s stopping the president from engaging Iran, ask Grotto and Cirincione.

Nuclear Shock Therapy: New Report Refutes White House Case for War with Iran

White House war fever is checked just in time by its own intelligence agencies, write Joseph Cirincione and Andrew Grotto.

A Report Half Empty: Iran Needs to Level with the IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency deserves more answers from Iran on its nuclear development program, argue Joseph Cirincione and Andrew Grotto.

Building a Case Against Iran

Andrew Grotto takes Congress to task for playing into the hands of the right-wing propaganda machine.

Smarter Sanctions for Iran

Legislation to broaden sanctions against Iran will only work if it is focused on clear international objectives, argues Andrew Grotto.

Countering Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

Andrew Grotto argues that U.N. sanctions are a good first step, but the U.S. must maintain this international unity to end the Iran nuclear crisis.

Is the North Korea Deal Worth Celebrating?