Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Volume 77, Issue 1 (2021)

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Volume 77, Issue 1 (2021)

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Special issue: Expert advice for the new US president

Introduction

Introduction
Introduction: Advice for a new administration facing difficult times
John Mecklin
Pages: 1-2
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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On nuclear risk

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Why Biden should abandon the great power competition narrative
Sharon Squassoni
Pages: 3-4
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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An ambitious arms control agenda requires a new organization equal to the task
James E. Goodby & David A. Koplow
Pages: 5-10
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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How Biden can say goodbye to “America First” on nuclear issues
Rupal Mehta
Pages: 11-12
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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Why Biden should push for ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Togzhan Kassenova
Pages: 13-14
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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Biden should rethink US policy on low-yield nuclear weapons
Dave Zikusoka
Pages: 15-17
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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How Biden can advance nuclear arms control and stability with Russia and China
Pranay Vaddi
Pages: 18-20
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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On climate change

Article
The president needs to hit the ground running on climate
Michael Mann
Pages: 21-23
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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Water recommendation for the new administration
Peter H. Gleick
Pages: 24-27
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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To build climate progress on time scales that matter, Biden should be Biden
Andrew Revkin
Pages: 28-30
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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Climate change should be recognized for what it is: An issue of national security
Rod Schoonover
Pages: 31-32
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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On disruptive technologies

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How Joe Biden can use confidence-building measures for military uses of AI
Michael C. Horowitz & Lauren Kahn
Pages: 33-35
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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Dear President Biden: You should save, not revoke, Section 230
Eric Goldman
Pages: 36-37
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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How can the Biden administration reduce scientific disinformation? Slow the high-pressure pace of scientific publishing
Matt Field
Pages: 38-40
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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Memo to the president: Reimaging public health preparedness and response
Daniel M. Gerstein
Pages: 41-42
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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Nuclear Notebook

United States nuclear weapons, 2021
Hans M. Kristensen & Matt Korda
Pages: 43-63
Published online: 26 Jan 2021
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