foreign policy

New START Has Expired: What’s at Stake and What’s Next

February 5, 2026

New START, the last remaining arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia, has expired. Take Action now.

Doomsday Clock 2026: 85 Seconds to Midnight 

January 27, 2026

On January 27th, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced the 2026 time of their Doomsday Clock. It is now 85 seconds to midnight, four seconds closer than in 2025.

‘Nobody else is paying attention’: New Spokane billboard warns of last U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty expiring Feb. 5

January 13, 2026

Article in the Spokesman-Review quoting Sean Arent and Cheryl McDaniel, RN of Washington PSR.

PSR condemns U.S. militarism at home and abroad

January 8, 2026

In this first week of the new year, we at Physicians for Social Responsibility are outraged at the escalating violence. Bombs and guns do not bring peace and justice, in Latin America or in U.S. cities, and we call for an end to this deadly new wave of U.S. militarism.

Tell Congress: 100 Days to Prevent a Dangerous New Nuclear Arms Race

October 28, 2025

Your voice matters. Urge your Representative and Senators to co-sponsor these resolutions and publicly support a follow-on agreement before New START expires.

PSR at the 24th IPPNW World Congress in Nagasaki 

October 27, 2025

From October 2nd to 4th, representatives, members, and staff of PSR attended the 24th IPPNW World Congress in Nagasaki, Japan. This congress, held in the last city to be bombed by a nuclear weapon, was bookended by meetings of the IPPNW International Council where PSR represented the United States in these international fora. 

Sacramento doctors call out Rep. Doris Matsui’s silence on Gaza crisis

October 11, 2025

Op-ed by Harry Wang, MD, President of PSR Sacramento, in the Sacramento Bee.

NWA News: New START and UNGA 

September 26, 2025

With the New START Treaty set to expire in February 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that Russia would offer a one-year extension.

Why Congress and the people should stop Trump from attacking Iran

June 19, 2025

Op-ed by Ira Helfand, MD, PSR Past President, in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

PSR Statement on Israel and Iran Conflict

June 16, 2025

Physicians for Social Responsibility condemns the recent Israeli military attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. These escalatory actions increase the risk of wider regional instability, endanger civilian lives, and undermine the…