Christine L. Parthemore

Jul 9, 2024 | councilonstrategicrisks.org | Christine L. Parthemore

Today in Washington, representatives from all 32 NATO Allies will convene to make core policy progress amid sharply increasing global security risks. This year’s NATO Summit marks the alliance’s 75th anniversary, taking place as the most immediate and visible threat continues to be Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Apr 26, 2024 | councilonstrategicrisks.org | Christine L. Parthemore

Nuclear weapons are back in the headlines in ways which they haven’t been since the Cold War. Amid this trend, the increasingly consistent inclusion of just one extra word—tactical nuclear weapons—stands out. It reflects an overdue public recognition that there is something different about these nukes, and something uniquely dangerous.  A run of strong reporting is painting this picture.

Apr 19, 2024 | councilonstrategicrisks.org | Shannon Green |Christine L. Parthemore

Every year, the US Department of State is mandated to provide an update to Congress on compliance with core treaties that focus on addressing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) risks: the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), and a host of agreements pertaining to nuclear weapons, including the New START Treaty, Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Threshold Test Ban Treaty, and nuclear testing moratoria.

Oct 11, 2023 | councilonstrategicrisks.org | Christine L. Parthemore

Like millions of people around the world, we have spent the past several days in horror as details emerge about atrocities committed by Hamas. As Chair of the Board and CEO, we add our voices to those condemning the terrorist acts of Hamas and the slaughter of innocent civilians—babies, children, elderly people, families, people enjoying a concert, and others. We echo the words of President Biden and other world leaders yesterday in their condolences and support for the people of Israel.

Oct 4, 2023 | councilonstrategicrisks.org | Christine L. Parthemore

In August 2013, the Syrian government used sarin to attack the Ghouta neighborhood of Damascus, killing more than 1,400 people, including women and children. The horrific impact of the attack was viewed all over the world and shortly thereafter Syria agreed in September 2013 to join the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). By the end of the following year, Syria’s declared chemical weapons program had been dismantled.