Lost in Transition

The Costs and Consequences of the Pending Program to Modernize the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Complex
Despite President Obama's recent pledge to seek a world free of nuclear weapons, the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars to upgrade the nation's nuclear weapons complex. Why is this happening, and what can be done about it? Join a panel of experts to discuss this issue, including presentations on the future of U.S. nuclear policy and the security risks posed by the current weapons complex.

Location

New America Foundation
1899 L Street NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
See map: Google Maps

Participants

William D. Hartung
Director, Arms and Security Initiative, New America Foundation
Author of "Nuclear Bailout: The Costs and Consequences of
Renovating the Nuclear Weapons Complex
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Christopher E. Paine
Director, Nuclear Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
Contributing author, "Transforming the U.S.Strategic Posture and Weapons Complex for Transition to a Nuclear Free World"

Ingrid Drake
Investigator, Project on Government Oversight
Contributing Author, "Transforming the U.S. Strategic Posture and Weapons Complex for Transition to a Nuclear Free World"

Event Time and Location

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Event Photos

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