Recent igcc_RP items

Where Have All the Profits Gone? An Analysis of the Major Defense Contractors: 1950-1985

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Where Have All the Profits Gone? An Analysis of the Major Defense Contractors: 1950-1985

Science Advice to Presidents: From Test Bans to SDI

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000

This paper looks at the interplay between the scientific community and the office of the President. In particular, the breakdown between policy formation and the scientific community as well as the politicization of scientific advisory position have decayed a once strong partnership.

Nuclear Fission: Reaction to the Discovery in 1939

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000

An examination of the initial reactions to the first laboratory based fission reaction, this document parallels the event to the openning of Pandora's box. Not only are the reactions to the benefits of Nuclear power analyzed but also the detrimental effects and negative applications.

Countdown on the Comprehensive Test Ban

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000

Written in the days leading up to the adoption of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the document details the history of nuclear testing by all nuclear club member nations since the Manhattan project. The document then goes on to outline the major points of the Test Ban Treaty and feasibility.

Arms Control: Problems and Prospects

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000

An examination of the viability and usefulness of arms control in the late 1980s, the paper looks at the prospects of arms controls to maintain peace and the dangers inherent to such agreements. The authors then provide a series of suggestions to improve the procedures surrounding arms control implementation and management.