Español MENU Solutions It is possible to dismantle our nuclear weapons. Over the years, the U.S. and Russia have reduced their arsenals to less than one-sixth of what they were during the Cold War. The current security climate threatens to undo all that work, but we can choose another path. Learn how you can help. How to Dismantle a Nuclear Bomb ARTICLE What You Can Do Impacts Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons on the planet. You may not even realize how powerful they really are. Use this tool to better understand the effects of a nuclear detonation. Learn more about how the fireball, shock wave, radiation, and heat would separately impact a targeted city. INTERACTIVE What Happens in a Bomb Blast? Politics A lack of political will is the main barrier to getting rid of nuclear weapons. The technical know-how is there, but countries believe they need their nuclear weapons for security. Learn more about the rivalries that drive countries to pursue nuclear weapons. ARTICLE U.S. and Russia: Arms Race to Nowhere ARTICLE The Threat of a Nuclear Iran ARTICLE North Korea on the Brink ARTICLE Will India and Pakistan’s Conflict Go Nuclear? Costs and Risks It doesn’t take a war for nuclear weapons to hurt people. The truth is that nuclear weapons cause ongoing harm, including environmental contamination and exploitation of marginalized communities. Learn more about the costs and risks of just having nuclear weapons, even if they remain unused. ARTICLE The Human Cost ARTICLE Smugglers, Thieves, and Terrorists TIMELINE Accidents, Errors, and Explosions ARTICLE The DRC and America’s Nuclear Weapons ARTICLE Paying for America’s Arsenal History Nuclear weapons were invented about 75 years ago, and they changed the way countries interact with one another. Competition, posturing, and threats bring higher levels of risk when nuclear weapons are involved. Learn more about the history of nuclear weapons, from their invention during World War II to their present-day impacts on international security. TIMELINE Nuclear History: World War II ARTICLE Sabotaging the Nazi Bomb ARTICLE The Women Who Built the Bomb ARTICLE The Third Shot TIMELINE Nuclear History: The Cold War ARTICLE The Nuclear Freeze Movement ARTICLE The Taiwan Strait Crisis 1954-58 ARTICLE The Cuban Missile Crisis ARTICLE Project Iceworm TIMELINE Nuclear History: The Current Era ARTICLE The Scientist Who Sold Nuclear Technology ARTICLE The U.N. Treaty to Ban the Bomb TIMELINE Hiroshima & Nagasaki: the 76th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings ARTICLE The Gendered Impacts of the Hiroshima & Nagasaki Bombings ARTICLE The President's Sole Authority ARTICLE Japan's Surrender SIGN UP FOR OUTRIDER EMAILS Get the Latest Articles from Outrider SIGN ME UP! Outrider Foundation 834 E. Washington Ave., Suite 333 Madison, WI 53703 Among the greatest threats to the future of humankind are nuclear weapons and global climate change. Outrider makes the bold claim that both threats can be overcome — and not just by policy makers but by people with the right tools and inspiration. About Us Contact Us 608.237.3489 Get the Latest Articles from Outrider SIGN ME UP!