The Real Breakthrough at the Russia Summit ArticleJul 9, 2009 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. Jul 9, 2009 Samuel Charap, Andrew J. Grotto
Nuclear Security Cooperation Between the United States and Pakistan ArticleJun 24, 2009 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. Jun 24, 2009 Andrew J. Grotto, Michelle Hammer
Credible Missile Defenses Needed ArticleJun 24, 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. Jun 24, 2009 Andrew J. Grotto
Credible Missile Defenses Needed ArticleJun 19, 2009 Credible Missile Defenses Needed North Korea’s latest saber-rattling shows we need reliable antimissile defenses for real threats, writes Andrew Grotto. Jun 19, 2009 Andrew J. Grotto
What’s Next for North Korea? ArticleMay 26, 2009 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. May 26, 2009 Andrew J. Grotto
Swine Flu Tests Public Health System ArticleApr 27, 2009 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. Apr 27, 2009 P.J. Crowley, Andrew J. Grotto
Obama’s Nuke-Free World ArticleApr 22, 2009 Obama’s Nuke-Free World Andrew Grotto debates in the Los Angeles Times President Obama's call for a world without nuclear weapons. Apr 22, 2009 Andrew J. Grotto
Nuclear Arms in the Developing World ArticleApr 6, 2009 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. Apr 6, 2009 Andrew J. Grotto
Senator Kyl’s Straw Men ArticleOct 21, 2008 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. Oct 21, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto
Sea-Based Missile Defense ReportSep 8, 2008 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. Sep 8, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto, Rebecca Grant
Russia’s Mojito Squadron ArticleJul 23, 2008 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. Jul 23, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto
A New Tack Toward Tehran ArticleMay 28, 2008 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. May 28, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto
AP: China Gives IAEA Intel on Iran ArticleApr 2, 2008 AP: China Gives IAEA Intel on Iran Apr 2, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto
BBC Poll Offers Odd Frame to the Issue of Iran Nukes ArticleMar 11, 2008 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. Mar 11, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto
Will Iran Ever Address Key Issues? ArticleFeb 22, 2008 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. Feb 22, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto
Russia’s Subtle Shift on Iran ArticleFeb 14, 2008 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. Feb 14, 2008 Andrew J. Grotto
New U.S. Leaders to Withdraw Troops from Iraq to Improve Security at Home ArticleFeb 5, 2008 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. Feb 5, 2008 P.J. Crowley, Andrew J. Grotto
A Diplomatic About-Face: Bush Writes Kim. Should Iran Be Next? ArticleDec 6, 2007 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. Dec 6, 2007 Andrew J. Grotto, Joseph Cirincione
Nuclear Shock Therapy: New Report Refutes White House Case for War with Iran ArticleDec 4, 2007 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. Dec 4, 2007 Joseph Cirincione, Andrew J. Grotto
A Report Half Empty: Iran Needs to Level with the IAEA ArticleNov 16, 2007 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. Nov 16, 2007 Joseph Cirincione, Andrew J. Grotto
Building a Case Against Iran ArticleSep 28, 2007 Building a Case Against Iran Andrew Grotto takes Congress to task for playing into the hands of the right-wing propaganda machine. Sep 28, 2007 Andrew J. Grotto
Smarter Sanctions for Iran ArticleJul 12, 2007 Smarter Sanctions for Iran Legislation to broaden sanctions against Iran will only work if it is focused on clear international objectives, argues Andrew Grotto. Jul 12, 2007 Andrew J. Grotto
Countering Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions ArticleMar 28, 2007 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. Mar 28, 2007 Andrew J. Grotto
Is the North Korea Deal Worth Celebrating? ArticleMar 11, 2007 Is the North Korea Deal Worth Celebrating? Mar 11, 2007 Andrew J. Grotto