Testimony: Iran, Weapons Proliferation, Terrorism and Democracy

Testimony of Gary Milhollin Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin Law School and Director, Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control Before the Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate May 19,…

Testimony: The Sanctions Charade

Testimony of Gary Milhollin Director, Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control and Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin Law School Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission March 10, 2005…

A Shell Game in the Arms Race

The New York Times February 25, 2005 Washington – President Bush has enjoyed a surprisingly jovial reception in Europe this week, but there has been a serious point of contention:…

China’s Rockets and Missiles

Chinese Missiles Dong Feng-3 or -3A (DF-3/3A) (US: CSS-2) The CSS-2/DF-3 is a single-stage, liquid fueled missile fitted with a thermonuclear warhead. It has a range of 2,800 kilometers and…

Brazil’s Nuclear Milestones – 1955-2004

1955: The U.S. and Brazil sign an Atoms for Peace agreement for nuclear cooperation. 1956: The National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEN) is created. 1957: Brazil’s first research reactor, the IEA-R1,…

China’s Ballistic Missile Update – 2004

Introduction China continues to modernize its ballistic missile arsenal. Although limited in number and capability when compared to their American counterparts, China’s ballistic missiles are being improved in a number…

Brazil’s Nuclear Sites

Uranium Reserves (world’s sixth largest) Deposit Status Estimated Reserves (tons U3O8) Pocos de Caldas Shutdown 4,500 Lago Real Operating 100,770 Itataia Deferred 142,500 Others 61,600 TOTAL 309,370 Uranium Enrichment Facility…

Brazil’s Nuclear Puzzle

Science October 22, 2004, p. 617 Brazil is planning to commission later this year a uranium enrichment plant that, if configured to do so, could fuel several nuclear weapons annually….

Remarks about the Importance of Export Controls

Remarks at the Southeast Europe Defense Ministerial Border Defense Conference I am pleased to have this opportunity to discuss export controls before so many experts in the subject. I notice…