Federation of American Scientists

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. With a team of 123 employees, FAS has dedicated itself to tackling critical global security issues for over seven decades. FAS specializes in providing science-based analysis and solutions to mitigate catastrophic threats to national and international security. Their areas of focus include reducing the proliferation and number of nuclear weapons, preventing nuclear and radiological terrorism, promoting safe and secure nuclear energy practices, exposing government secrecy, and combating the illicit trade of conventional, nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. Founded in 1945 by prominent scientists from the Manhattan Project, FAS is a leading voice in the global effort to reduce nuclear threats. They strive to inform the public discourse by conducting rigorous research and offering technical expertise on complex security challenges. For more information about FAS and their work, visit their website at fas.org.