Links to organizations working to reduce and eliminate nuclear weapons

The Brookings Institution - www.brook.edu/fp/projects/index.htm
A superlative center for research on foreign policy. See especially the US Nuclear Weapons Cost Study project that details $5.5 trillion in US nuclear spending since 1945. That's about $3000 per second.

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists - www.thebulletin.org
One of the most reliable sources on nuclear affairs, and an excellent way to stay informed on nuclear issues.

Canberra Commission - www.dfat.gov.au/cc/cchome.html
A comprehensive look at the international nuclear system with inspiring recommendations for a much safer world.

Center for Nonproliferation Studies - www.cns.miis.edu/index.htm
The largest NGO in the US focusing exclusively on nonproliferation issues.

The Council for a Livable World - www.clw.org
Features a comprehensive look at global security in all its dimensions.

Downwinders - www.downwinders.org
Features topical news articles on the effects of nuclear weapons on people.

The Federation of American Scientists - www.fas.org
Features extensive resources. Was founded in 1945 by members of the Manhattan Project who produced the first atom bomb.

Global Security Institute - www.gsinstitute.org
Has a diverse team of leaders that works to achieve incremental steps leading to global elimination of nuclear weapons.

International Peace Bureau - www.ipb.org
The world's oldest peace foundation. Covers nuclear disarmament as well as many other peace issues.

Int'l. Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War - www.ippnw.org
Provides education about the medical consequences of nuclear war.

Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy - www.lcnp.org
Uses national and international law to promote peace and disarmament. Has information on a proposed Nuclear Weapons Convention.

Natural Resource Defense Council - www.nrdc.org
A site that offers excellent in-depth research and detailed reports on nuclear weapons-related issues.

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation - www.wagingpeace.org
One of the most reputable and thorough nuclear abolitionist groups in the US.

Nuclear Files - www.nuclearfiles.org
A valuable resource tool that provides comprehensive historical and current information on problems related to nuclear weapons. A project of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, see above.

Nuclear Reduction/Disarmament Initiative - www.nrdi.org
A joint effort by interfaith leaders and military professionals to mobilize people of faith across America against the dangers nuclear weapons pose to the whole human family.

Physicians for Social Responsibility - www.psr.org
Is affiliated with International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.

Pugwash Conferences on Science & World Affairs - www.pugwash.org
An international and scientific organization working to eliminate nuclear weapons and war.

Union of Concerned Scientists - www.ucsusa.org
See the Security section of this site for first-rate analysis and policy initiatives.

Women's Action for New Directions - www.wand.org
A nationwide grassroots organization dedicated to reducing nuclear and other environmental dangers.