British American Security Information Council

The British American Security Information Council (BASIC) is a small, but influential, think tank based in London. BASIC takes an inclusive approach to promote nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation by working with politicians, civil society, and other people who share this vision, as well as with those who might oppose it. BASIC's non-partisan and dialogue-based approach stands as a trusted and independent source of information, sharing ideas and perspectives to inform debate, challenge assumptions, and foster creative solutions.

BASIC currently has projects related to the UK Trident nuclear weapons debate, non-proliferation in the Middle East, and reframing the nuclear weapons debate. BASIC is also linked with the UK all-party parliamentary group on Global Security and Non-Proliferation. BASIC published the final report of the Trident Commission in July 2014, an independent and cross-party commission, co-chaired by Lord Browne of Ladyton, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, and Sir Menzies Campbell, examining the complexity of issues and options facing the UK government in the decision on its nuclear deterrent and its non-proliferation policy. The report recommended the continuation of the British nuclear program, conditional upon a number of actions needed to mitigate the negative impacts.

BASIC is the only peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus. It works on both sides of the Atlantic to encourage sustainable transatlantic security policies and to develop the strategies that can achieve them. BASIC partners with other international NGOs to promote public understanding of the danger of growing nuclear arsenals.

BASIC has charitable status in the United Kingdom and a network of board members and advisers, and patrons on both sides of the Atlantic. BASIC's Executive Director is Paul Ingram, based in London. Senior Fellow Ward Wilson is based in Trenton, New Jersey.

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