Tell President Obama to Transform Global Nuclear Weapons Policy

Nuclear weapons are a liability, not an asset.

Not only do they not protect us from current threats like terrorism, but with some 20,000 warheads around the globe, there is enormous risk for accidents or for them to fall into the wrong hands.

President Obama’s compelling speech in Prague in April calling for “an end to Cold War thinking” and this week’s initial agreement with Russian President Medvedev on nuclear arsenal reductions are positive steps toward reducing the nuclear threat.

However, much more must happen to truly transform U.S. nuclear weapons policy, and those who are stuck in a Cold War mindset will fight against the necessary changes every step of the way.

Right now, the Department of Defense is conducting a comprehensive “Nuclear Posture Review” that will determine whether we will have more Cold War thinking or truly transformational change.

Write to President Obama, as well as key administration officials, urging him to take advantage of this opportunity to set a new, safer direction for U.S. nuclear weapons policy.

Sincerely,

Sean MeyerNational
Field Organizer
Global Security Program
Union of Concerned Scientists Action Network