In this interview, Joseph Cirincione discusses his career trajectory and involvement in nuclear disarmament, focusing on his work with the Ploughshares Fund to influence U.S. nuclear policy. He highlights the importance of networking and funding coordination among disarmament groups to achieve policy milestones, such as the New START treaty and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Cirincione explains the current challenges facing the disarmament movement, including the resurgence of nuclear arms races fueled by Russia and China and the limited resources and unity within U.S. civil society on this issue. He also expresses concern about the long-term future of nuclear disarmament, indicating that substantial organizational restructuring is needed to sustain momentum.

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In this interview, David Shorr discusses his career in nuclear arms control and philanthropy, touching on the challenges and successes of efforts to reduce nuclear risks. He reflects on how philanthropic support and advocacy efforts have evolved, noting that consistent, strategic groundwork is critical despite setbacks. Shorr emphasizes the importance of incremental progress in nuclear disarmament while recognizing that broader political and social conditions often limit immediate impact. He also considers the possibility of a future without nuclear weapons, highlighting the role of interdependence and collective security in shaping such a world.

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