A New Presence in Washington, DC

On Tuesday, May 20, Ploughshares Fund inaugurated its new office in the nation's capital, with a reception at the home of Ambassador and Mrs. Giovanni Castellaneta of Italy.  Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and board member Michael Douglas were on hand to congratulate Ploughshares Fund President Joseph Cirincione, Executive Director Naila Bolus and the rest of the staff and board, and to share their thoughts about new prospects for a nuclear weapon-free world.  Watch the slideshow and listen to conversations with Senator Hagel, Mr. Douglas and guests by clicking the links below the slides. 



Part 1: Listen to an introduction by Ambassador Castellaneta and Joe Cirincione:

Part 2: A conversation between Senator Hagel and Michael Douglas:
 

Part 3: A discussion with the audience about nuclear policy, Iran and
the presidential race: