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.

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Stopping Nuclear Inevitability

Dr. Emma Belcher was recently a guest on PBS’s ‘The Open Mind’ discussing how to reverse the likelihood of nuclear war.     Author Ploughshares View all posts

The Ethical and Financial Risks of Investing in Controversial Weapons

How controversial weapons threaten global peace and your portfolio Many military weapons are considered controversial weapons due to the indiscriminate harm they cause to civilians, violating international humanitarian principles. Investing in controversial weapons makers doesn’t just threaten global peace – it also threatens your savings. Beyond the systemic risk to the global economy that a…

Expanding the Definition of Security

I was honored to attend the Munich Security Conference for the first time earlier this month. It is an undeniably influential gathering where speeches are made, signals are given, and action follows. The Conference was an opportunity to engage with global leaders from governments and civil society. It was an opportunity to learn more from…

NukeTalk Podcast

The most recent season of NukeTalk is The Nuclear Ballot: How the US Election Shapes Nuclear Policy. NukeTalk is currently on hiatus. 

The Nuclear Ballot: Inauguration Special Report

As we conclude our Nuclear Ballot season, we are wrapping up with an Inauguration Special Report. Our guest is Jon Wolfsthal, Director of Global Risk at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), as we explore what comes next regarding nuclear policy, domestic policy, and foreign policy at large now that Donald J. Trump is the President of the United States.

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.

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China
France
United Kingdom
India
Pakistan
Israel
North Korea

Together, we make a difference

Only together can we rid the planet of nuclear threats. We can’t do it alone. Our supporters have been indispensable partners over the past 40 years. And as a public foundation, we’re accountable for every dollar spent in this effort. So please join us in making sure we are all safe from nuclear weapons today, tomorrow and for generations to come.