Dr. Heather Williams
@heatherwilly.bsky.social
Director, Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) and Sr Fellow, Defense and Security Department at CSIS
Associate Fellow, Project on Managing the Atom at Harvard Kennedy School
New Yorker by birth, Bostonian by choice
Associate Fellow, Project on Managing the Atom at Harvard Kennedy School
New Yorker by birth, Bostonian by choice
What is "Iron Dome for America" anyways?! Join me w Tom Karako and Kari Bingen Tues 11 Feb for a conversation about the implications of the Iron Dome Exec Order and how it fits with defense and deterrence priorities. @poni.csis.org @csis.org
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What is the "Iron Dome for America"? | CSIS Events
CSIS Defense and Security Department Senior Fellows Tom Karako, Heather Williams, and Kari Bingen discuss the implications of the "Iron Dome for America" executive order for the strategic force.
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February 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
What is "Iron Dome for America" anyways?! Join me w Tom Karako and Kari Bingen Tues 11 Feb for a conversation about the implications of the Iron Dome Exec Order and how it fits with defense and deterrence priorities. @poni.csis.org @csis.org
www.csis.org/events/what-...
www.csis.org/events/what-...
Come hang out with us on 11 Feb to talk about alliances, with a keynote from @acwlapsley.bsky.social NATO Asst SecGen on Defense Planning.
🤔Do you have questions about the future of U.S. Alliances and Partnerships?
Submit a question for the Q&A session of our upcoming virtual Winter Conference on 📆 February 11, 10am-4pm ET!
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Submit a question for the Q&A session of our upcoming virtual Winter Conference on 📆 February 11, 10am-4pm ET!
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February 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Come hang out with us on 11 Feb to talk about alliances, with a keynote from @acwlapsley.bsky.social NATO Asst SecGen on Defense Planning.
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🚨 Nuke/OSINT nerds—we have an incredible new opportunity for you!
This summer, @scientistsorg.bsky.social is hosting a first-of-its-kind Open Source Nuclear Analysis Bootcamp, where you will learn to analyze:
- Satellite imagery
- Missiles
- Fuel cycle
- FOIA requests
- Much more!
Apply by 23 Feb!
This summer, @scientistsorg.bsky.social is hosting a first-of-its-kind Open Source Nuclear Analysis Bootcamp, where you will learn to analyze:
- Satellite imagery
- Missiles
- Fuel cycle
- FOIA requests
- Much more!
Apply by 23 Feb!
February 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨 Nuke/OSINT nerds—we have an incredible new opportunity for you!
This summer, @scientistsorg.bsky.social is hosting a first-of-its-kind Open Source Nuclear Analysis Bootcamp, where you will learn to analyze:
- Satellite imagery
- Missiles
- Fuel cycle
- FOIA requests
- Much more!
Apply by 23 Feb!
This summer, @scientistsorg.bsky.social is hosting a first-of-its-kind Open Source Nuclear Analysis Bootcamp, where you will learn to analyze:
- Satellite imagery
- Missiles
- Fuel cycle
- FOIA requests
- Much more!
Apply by 23 Feb!
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PONI is thrilled to welcome @pranayrvaddi.bsky.social as its newest @csis.org Senior Associate!
From May 2022 to January 2025, Vaddi served as Special Assistant to President Joe Biden and the Senior Director for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation at the National Security Council.
From May 2022 to January 2025, Vaddi served as Special Assistant to President Joe Biden and the Senior Director for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation at the National Security Council.
January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
PONI is thrilled to welcome @pranayrvaddi.bsky.social as its newest @csis.org Senior Associate!
From May 2022 to January 2025, Vaddi served as Special Assistant to President Joe Biden and the Senior Director for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation at the National Security Council.
From May 2022 to January 2025, Vaddi served as Special Assistant to President Joe Biden and the Senior Director for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation at the National Security Council.
Fantastic analysis from PONI @diyaashtakala.bsky.social on Pakistan's missile developments, potential drivers, and what it means for regional stability. Really eager to hear the nuclear community pick up on this topic and what others think. Check it out 👇
👤#NEW commentary out now from @diyaashtakala.bsky.social
"A missile race is changing the strategic landscape of South Asia. Explore the recent developments in US policy towards Pakistan as well as the future of Pakistan and India's arms race."
Read it here: www.csis.org/analysis/us-...
"A missile race is changing the strategic landscape of South Asia. Explore the recent developments in US policy towards Pakistan as well as the future of Pakistan and India's arms race."
Read it here: www.csis.org/analysis/us-...
U.S. Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program Highlight Nuclear Threats from South Asia
On December 19, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on Pakistani entities over concerns about the development of a long-range missile capable of targeting the United States. Termed an “emerging ...
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February 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Fantastic analysis from PONI @diyaashtakala.bsky.social on Pakistan's missile developments, potential drivers, and what it means for regional stability. Really eager to hear the nuclear community pick up on this topic and what others think. Check it out 👇
Errrr... Macron just misspoke when he said Iran is the main security challenge for Europe, right? Because, you know, there's that war still going on.
(Obviously Iran is important and Macron's remarks are significant, but poor choice of words if that's what he actually said.)
(Obviously Iran is important and Macron's remarks are significant, but poor choice of words if that's what he actually said.)
January 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Errrr... Macron just misspoke when he said Iran is the main security challenge for Europe, right? Because, you know, there's that war still going on.
(Obviously Iran is important and Macron's remarks are significant, but poor choice of words if that's what he actually said.)
(Obviously Iran is important and Macron's remarks are significant, but poor choice of words if that's what he actually said.)
Let's talk allies! Nextgen scholars, you can apply to present @poni.csis.org winter conference 👇The conference will include a keynote presentation w @acwlapsley.bsky.social from NATO www.csis.org/events/poni-...
PONI 2025 Virtual Winter Conference | CSIS Events
The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 11. The theme of this conference is “Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships.”
www.csis.org
January 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Let's talk allies! Nextgen scholars, you can apply to present @poni.csis.org winter conference 👇The conference will include a keynote presentation w @acwlapsley.bsky.social from NATO www.csis.org/events/poni-...
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This is a fantastic analysis by William Reynolds on the UK's challenges and options for balancing its strategic independence with very practical defense industrial and budgetary constraints. Highly recommend warontherocks.com/2025/01/the-...
The Cost of Sovereignty? The Future of Britain’s Defense Industrial Base - War on the Rocks
“Broken” and “hollowed out” was then-Labour Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey’s characterization of British defense in the spring of 2024.
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January 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is a fantastic analysis by William Reynolds on the UK's challenges and options for balancing its strategic independence with very practical defense industrial and budgetary constraints. Highly recommend warontherocks.com/2025/01/the-...
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"To maintain a credible deterrent for the new strategic landscape, the argument goes, the United States should revisit and potentially expand its nuclear modernization plans," writes @poni.csis.org expert Heather Williams.
More on updating the U.S. nuclear arsenal:
More on updating the U.S. nuclear arsenal:
Updating Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication
Nuclear command and control will be an essential piece of nuclear modernization plans. To confront two-peer competition, the United States should stay apace with modernization plans and will require…
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December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
"To maintain a credible deterrent for the new strategic landscape, the argument goes, the United States should revisit and potentially expand its nuclear modernization plans," writes @poni.csis.org expert Heather Williams.
More on updating the U.S. nuclear arsenal:
More on updating the U.S. nuclear arsenal:
Reposted by Dr. Heather Williams
Should the United States increase its reliance on artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making in its NC3 systems?
Join PONI on 1/24 to watch Sarah Mineiro and Paul Scharre debate this critical question.
Register: csis.org/events/poni-...
Join PONI on 1/24 to watch Sarah Mineiro and Paul Scharre debate this critical question.
Register: csis.org/events/poni-...
December 12, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Should the United States increase its reliance on artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making in its NC3 systems?
Join PONI on 1/24 to watch Sarah Mineiro and Paul Scharre debate this critical question.
Register: csis.org/events/poni-...
Join PONI on 1/24 to watch Sarah Mineiro and Paul Scharre debate this critical question.
Register: csis.org/events/poni-...
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Very much enjoyed the research for this @twqgw.bsky.social special issue on the nuclear impact of emerging technologies. I explore how they are impacting the Israel-Iran nuclear relationship and the implications for regional security.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Very much enjoyed the research for this @twqgw.bsky.social special issue on the nuclear impact of emerging technologies. I explore how they are impacting the Israel-Iran nuclear relationship and the implications for regional security.
@csis.org @poni.csis.org @ucf.bsky.social
twq.elliott.gwu.edu
@csis.org @poni.csis.org @ucf.bsky.social
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🚨NEXT-GEN research opportunity🚨
Apply to present at the PONI Winter Conference on Feb. 11, themed around U.S alliances and partnerships.
The deadline for our call for proposals is January 1, 2025.
Learn more here: www.csis.org/events/poni-...
Apply to present at the PONI Winter Conference on Feb. 11, themed around U.S alliances and partnerships.
The deadline for our call for proposals is January 1, 2025.
Learn more here: www.csis.org/events/poni-...
PONI 2025 Virtual Winter Conference | CSIS Events
The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 11. The theme of this conference is “Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships.”
www.csis.org
December 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM
🚨NEXT-GEN research opportunity🚨
Apply to present at the PONI Winter Conference on Feb. 11, themed around U.S alliances and partnerships.
The deadline for our call for proposals is January 1, 2025.
Learn more here: www.csis.org/events/poni-...
Apply to present at the PONI Winter Conference on Feb. 11, themed around U.S alliances and partnerships.
The deadline for our call for proposals is January 1, 2025.
Learn more here: www.csis.org/events/poni-...
Reposted by Dr. Heather Williams
#NEW: PONI's 2024 Nuclear Scholars explore shifts in states’ nuclear arsenals and strategies, the effects of the Ukraine war on nuclear dynamics, and the transformative power of emerging tech on nuclear decisionmaking.
Read from 19 of our next-gen scholars here: www.csis.org/analysis/hor...
Read from 19 of our next-gen scholars here: www.csis.org/analysis/hor...
On the Horizon Vol. 7
The 2024 PONI Nuclear Scholars explore shifts in states’ nuclear arsenals and strategies, the effects of the Ukraine war on nuclear dynamics, and the transformative power of emerging tech on nuclear d...
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December 20, 2024 at 10:16 PM
#NEW: PONI's 2024 Nuclear Scholars explore shifts in states’ nuclear arsenals and strategies, the effects of the Ukraine war on nuclear dynamics, and the transformative power of emerging tech on nuclear decisionmaking.
Read from 19 of our next-gen scholars here: www.csis.org/analysis/hor...
Read from 19 of our next-gen scholars here: www.csis.org/analysis/hor...