Building a future
beyond nuclear fear.
We are a hub where thought leaders, innovators, campaigners, and activists convene and take action to move us closer to a world free from nuclear threats.
Ploughshares is a relentless force committed to eliminating the threat of nuclear weapons. As the largest foundation singularly focused on reducing this danger, we grow and amplify the impact of the most effective advocates and organizations in the world through critical funding and trusted field building support.
Nuclear war affects everyone. We raise much-needed awareness to the perils of nuclear weapons development, testing, and use.
NukeTalk Podcast
This current season of NukeTalk is The Nuclear Ballot: How the US Election Shapes Nuclear Policy.
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No Space for Colonialism
“Starfleet directive, General Order #1 “The Starfleet should not interfere with the social, cultural or technological development of any other planet.” – Star Trek Humankind will never run out of things to conquer. That may be a cynical take on the nature of humankind, but the history of space exploration, nearly every exploration, has yet…
A Look Back on our 2024 Symposium: Ploughshares + Horizon 2045 Partnership in Action
Last September, Horizon 2045 and Ploughshares co-hosted “Security & the Future,” a three-day symposium designed to promote long-term thinking about intersections between nuclear challenges and other global threats to human and planetary security. More than 100 colleagues from civil society, philanthropy, the private sector, and government attended the symposium, engaging in provocative cross-issue conversations focused…
Elizabeth Warner Reflects on 13 Years at Ploughshares and the Path Ahead
After 13 transformative years at Ploughshares, Elizabeth Warner, the organization’s Executive Director, is stepping down. Warner’s tenure has been marked by pivotal achievements in the global nuclear disarmament landscape and a steadfast commitment to fostering equity and innovation within the organization. In a reflective interview, Warner shared insights into her decision, the milestones she’s most…
9 countries in the world possess nuclear weapons.
Of the approximately 12,121 weapons that exist today, the United States and Russia have a combined total of 10,624, accounting for over 90 percent of the world’s nuclear arsenal.
