The William J. Perry Project
Founded by FORMER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WILLIAM PERRY TO educate the public on the DANGERS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
The Perry Project was founded in 2013 by William J. Perry to educate the public on the dangers of nuclear weapons today and the need for citizens to advocate for safer policies. Perry has been joined in this effort by daughter Robin, son David, and granddaughter Lisa Perry, as well as a rotating cast of outstanding students from top universities. Now in his 90s, Bill Perry continues to inspire the next generation with his unflagging efforts to share what he knows and engage them in becoming part of the solution.
READ
The Perry Project has published two books: The Button: The New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power from Truman to Trump, co-authored with Tom Collina. The Button recounts the terrifying history of nuclear launch authority and offers recommendations on minimizing the danger of blundering into a nuclear war.
One person can order the destruction of the world, and no one can stop them
My Journey at the Nuclear Brink, published in 2015; a memoir of coming of age in the nuclear era, his involvement in nuclear policy over many decades, and the evolution of his thinking about nuclear danger.
listen & watch
“At the Brink” is a 9-episode documentary podcast about the dangers we face from nuclear weapons, and the stories told by those on the front lines who are fighting to protect us. Go to AtTheBrink.org
Can we control what we created?
VIDEOS
We worked with students to produce short-form videos hosted on our YouTube channel:
Nuclear Nightmare 1: What would happen if terrorists exploded a crude nuclear bomb in Washington, DC?
Nuclear Nightmare 2: How a skirmish between India and Pakistan could result in a regional nuclear war
Nuclear Weapons: 20th Century History, 21st
Century Choices
Before Forever Changes: The Story of William J. Perry
On the Street: Millennials talk about nuclear weapons
Nine Nations: What do these nine nations have in common and why should you be worried?
Nuclear Fission: The Basics
Learn
We partnered with Stanford University to offer two online courses through the EdX platform—both courses are publicly available for free, self-paced learning:
Engage
Bill Perry travels the globe to speak at symposiums and participate in international policy dialogues to reinforce efforts in nuclear diplomacy and promote greater understanding and cooperation.
Perry’s media appearances have provided helpful perspective on issues of the day, from North Korea’s nuclear program to the Iran nuclear deal to Russian nuclear treaties.
Bill Perry meets personally with members of Congress to advocate for legislation and policy changes that will make us all safer from the possibility of a nuclear
miscalculation.