Read about how the atomic bomb was first developed, starting the nuclear arms race. As nuclear weapons proliferated, so did apprehension. A Non-Proliferation Treaty was released in 1968, and governments began to sign on to it. Green...

From the Atomic Archive - the online companion to the award-winning CD-ROM. This page includes an interactive Shockwave movie which allows visitors to explore the prevalence of global test sites for nuclear weapons from the mid 1940s to...

An evaluation of countries in the world that possess nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction. Examines missile defense programs. Includes a timeline showing the growth of nuclear weapons in the world.

Site probes the unstable relationship between U.S. and North Korea. Student can explore an analyses of the crisis, the North Korean people, a chronology of the crisis and the nuclear capability of North Korea, published 10 April 2003.

In return for "security and economic commitments," N. Korea has agreed to end its efforts to produce nuclear weapons. Article outlines this historic agreement. 9/2005

Read summaries of 20 accidents that moved the United States and USSR dangerously close to "mutually assured destruction" and nuclear war during the Cold War. A chilling reminder of the constant threat faced by all during that period of...

An interactive map which shows every country that has nuclear weapons, has programs to gain nuclear weapons, had nuclear weapon programs, or is suspected of having a nuclear weapon.

From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer this site offers an in depth look at the proliferation of nuclear arms. Regularly updated with recent analysis and news it also offers an archive on related topics and lesson plans.

This downloadable article addresses all aspects of nuclear energy. Visual charts make understanding of cycles and concepts easier. Most useful for older students and educators. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

A resource with extensive information on all aspects of Sakharov's life. Arranged chronologically.

A digital archive of documents from the 1940s-1980s that relate to the nuclear weapons race in the Soviet Union. Included in archive are notes from the head of the Soviet atomic bomb project, Igor Kurchatov and documents related to...

Video and transcript of the remarks made by President Johnson upon signing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty of July, 1968. [13:14]

Learning resource covers two days of instruction with scholarly material including video, readings, and graphic organizer handouts teaches students about the acquisition of nuclear arms, Iran's nuclear program and options for U.S....

Outline Canada's commitment to the non-proliferation, disarmament and elimination of nuclear weapons and the initiatives Canada is involved in to achieve this important global goal.

In this Congressional Research Service report published in 2003, Sharon Squassoni provides a brief overview of Iran's Nuclear Program and discusses the implications of a nuclear weapons program in Iran.

This site is a comprehensive timeline of the history of the nuclear age, from the discovery of radioactivity to the cleanup of nuclear weapons.

This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....

The events and countries involved in the nuclear arms race are profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.

From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer this site is updated with the most recent news stories related to North Korea's nuclear standoff with the international community. Also offer links to lesson plans, maps, and an archive of related...

Uses maps and timelines to track nuclear proliferation in several different countries. An in depth discussion about how they got the weapons and where they are located within the countries.

Gives the students an idea that sometimes there is not a correct answer especially when dealing with nuclear war. Students discuss possible outcomes of a nuclear exchange.

BBC explains the strategy that the United States took toward Iran's nuclear program as of June, 2006. Provides examples of how the United States pressured Iran into negotiations. (June 19, 2006)

From an information circular from the International Atomic Energy Agency, here is the actual Treaty that was signed in 1968 and become effective in March of 1970.

North Korea's state-run news agency announced that the country is in the final uranium enrichment stage. What could this mean? Possible sanctions by U.N? Threat posed by North Korea in possession of nuclear weapons? (09/03/09)