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Ploughshares Fund is pleased to work with some of the smartest individuals, organizations and experts in the world. As often as possible, we strive to highlight the work and passions of the many talented individuals who we partner with in our efforts to create a world free of nuclear weapons.
Day #5: Voice of Reason on Iran

Experts and national security leaders from Colin Powell to Leon Panetta agree that a war with Iran would be disastrous for American strategic interests in the Middle East, harmful to the global economy, and bring a high cost in human life. It would also be ineffective at stopping an Iranian nuclear weapon. Read more »
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Posted by Mary Kaszynski on December 14, 2011
12 Days of Ploughshares, Partners, Iran
Day #4: Impact Philanthropy
At Ploughshares Fund, we believe that groups working together toward common goals can accomplish more than any one organization can accomplish by itself. This cooperative approach is at the heart of our new grantmaking philosophy, which we call impact philanthropy. Read more »
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Posted by admin on December 13, 2011
12 Days of Ploughshares, impact philanthropy, new start, Partners
Day #3: Right-sizing the Nuclear Budget.
Experts and policymakers from across the political spectrum agree that there are billions of dollars in savings to be found in the budget for nuclear weapons and their related programs. In a time of fiscal austerity, our country needs to understand the full cost of these programs. To achieve this goal, Ploughshares Fund has become a leading voice in calls for transparency and accountability in the nuclear weapons budget. Read more »
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Posted by admin on December 12, 2011
12 Days of Ploughshares, Ed Markey, International security, Partners, Sustainable Defense Task Force, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Tom Coburn, United States
Day #2: Bipartisan in a Partisan World
In Washington, it seems everything is a partisan issue these days. From government spending to immigration laws, tax policy to war strategy, policymakers are trapped in a partisan gridlock. Ploughshares Fund works to break through that gridlock, mobilizing support for issues on which everyone can agree. Read more »
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Posted by admin on December 9, 2011
12 Days of Ploughshares, Cato Institute, Center for American Progress, International relations, New Security Consensus, Nuclear proliferation, Partners, Red Cross, United States
Must We Keep Living Under the Sword of Damocles?
The following is the third in a series of guest posts from graduate students reflecting on the 25th anniversary of Rekyavik. Twenty-five years ago, two of the leaders of the world’s greatest military powers sat together at the Hofdi House in Reykjavik, Iceland. They were President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, and they met to discuss the possibility of eliminating all nuclear weapons. Read more »
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Posted by admin on November 28, 2011
George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, John F. Kennedy, Nuclear Zero, Partners, Reykjavik, Sam Nunn, Wall Street Journal, William Perry
Reykjavik: The Vision Not Realized
The following is the second in a series of guest posts from graduate students reflecting on the 25th anniversary of Rekyavik. In Reykjavik, Iceland, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev held the first serious international talks to eliminate nuclear weapons. Unable to reach an agreement in Reykjavik, a year later Mr. Reagan and Mr. Gorbachev signed the INF treaty eliminating all mid-range nuclear missiles. Read more »
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Posted by admin on November 21, 2011
North Korea, Alan R. Fowler, Georgetown University, Mikhail Gorbachev, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Nuclear proliferation, Nuclear Zero, Partners, Reykjavik, Ronald Reagan, Iran
@plough_shares meets @whitehouse
It’s not every day that you get to ask questions of the White House and expect an instant answer. Today, however, that’s exactly the opportunity that we have. Read more »
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Posted by Joel Rubin on November 18, 2011
Jon Carson, Partners, President, Social media, Twitter, White House Office of Public Engagement, Obama
A Primer on Nuclear Threats
Wonky. Scientific. Complex. Dense. All of these words have been used to describe nuclear weapons policy. But now, thanks to a new report released by Ploughshares Fund grantee the American Security Project (ASP), engaging and accessible can be added to the list. Read more »
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Posted by Kelly Bronk on November 10, 2011
American Security Project, Eric Auner, Janne Nolan, Nuclear Weapons, Partners, Reports, United States
Ploughshares Fund Board Goes to Washington
It’s not always easy to know what’s happening behind the curtain in Washington, DC. We got a rare glimpse this week, however, as Ploughshares Fund’s board arrived for our annual Washington briefings with Congress, the White House, State Department, think tank experts, activists, and the media. Read more »
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Posted by admin on November 4, 2011
Michael Douglas, Nuclear Budget, Partners, State Department, United States
Michael Douglas: Investing in Smart Diplomacy
The following is a guest post by Michael Douglas.  There are some threats that can’t be solved with military might. That’s exactly why we need smart diplomacy that serves to build international cooperation, increases world stability and furthers our own national security. Read more »
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Posted by admin on November 3, 2011
Michael Douglas, Nuclear Budget, Partners, State Department, United States