Containing Russia's Nuclear Firebirds: Harmony and Change at the International Science and Technology Center

Praise, Title Page, Copyright

“Containing Russia’s Nuclear Firebirds presents the history and activities of the ISTC, one of the world’s most successful international science and technology programs. Glenn Schweitzer, the first executive director of the ISTC, analyzes both successes and weaknesses of the center. His book documents how the ISTC helped prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, assisted in saving Russian science, and contributed to scientific progress throughout the world. He provides a factual basis for an unbiased understanding of the ISTC experience that can continue to contribute to countering proliferation of weapons of mass destruction for many years.” —Evgeny N. Avrorin, Scientific Director Emeritus, Federal Nuclear Center—Zababakhin, Snezhinsk “Schweitzer documents how the ISTC has provided critical support for the Russian scientific community during a time of great uncertainty. For almost two decades, the center has been an important rallying point for Russian scientists and their international colleagues in advancing the frontiers of science and technology for the benefit of all. Schweitzer’s intimate knowledge of the Russian scientific community, together with his personal leadership in developing wide-ranging collaborative programs across many areas of science and technology, provides an invaluable background when considering future opportunities for international scientific cooperation among many of the most important countries of the world.” —Vladimir E. Fortov, Director of the Institute for High Temperatures, Moscow, and former Minister of Science and Technology of the Russian Federation “The risky and unpredictable transformation period in the early 1990s from the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation and many new independent states had numerous heroes in media headlines. But there were others working far away from the spotlights to resolve one of the greatest dangers our planet faced: the risks of WMD proliferation and the spread of nuclear weapons expertise. This is the fascinating story of an organization that for two decades played a major role in mitigating those risks.” —Waclaw Gudowski, Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and former Deputy Executive Director of the ISTC “Schweitzer presents a unique perspective on the recent history and future prospects of the ISTC and the reasons for its decline as far as the Russian Federation is concerned. He has had unparalleled access to decision makers and administrators who impacted the ISTC throughout its history. I recommend this book to serious students of nonproliferation and to those who closely follow all aspects of U.S.-Russian relations.” —Steven Gitomer, Senior Science Advisor to the U.S. Department of State for Science Centers in Russia and Ukraine SERIES EDITORS Gary K. Bertsch University Professor of Public and International Affairs and Director of the Center for International Trade and Security, University of Georgia Howard J. Wiarda Dean Rusk Professor of International Relations and Head of the Department of International Affairs, University of Georgia Pauline H. Baker The Fund for Peace Eliot Cohen Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University Eric Einhorn Center for Public Policy and Administration, University of Massachusetts, Amherst John J. Hamre The Center for Strategic and International Studies Josef Joffe Hoover Institution, Institute for International Studies, Stanford University Lawrence J. Korb Center for American Progress William J. Long Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology Jessica Tuchman Mathews Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Scott D. Sagan Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University Lawrence Scheinman Monterey Institute of International Studies, cns-wdc David Shambaugh The Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University Jessica Stern John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University SERIES ADVISORY BOARD This page intentionally left blank CONTAINING RUSSIA’S NUCLEAR FIREBIRDS Harmony and Change at the International Science and Technology Center Glenn E. Schweitzer The University of Georgia Press Athens and London © 2013 by the University of Georgia Press Athens, Georgia 30602 www.ugapress.org All rights reserved Set in 10/14 Minion Pro by Graphic Composition, Inc. Manufactured by Thomson-Shore The paper in this book meets the guidelines for permanence and durability of the Committee on Production Guidelines for Book Longevity of the Council on Library Resources. Printed in the United States of America 16 15 14 13 12 p 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Schweitzer, Glenn E., 1930– Containing Russia’s nuclear firebirds : harmony and change at the International Science and Technology Center / Glenn E. Schweitzer. p. cm. — (Studies in security...