Heightened international tensions, ongoing regional conflicts and disputes, and unresolved security concerns have always led to a challenging atmosphere at NPT Review Conferences throughout the Treaty’s 45 years.
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UK Nuclear Policy Now: Questions Remain
The Conservatives fought the election with a clear policy of like-for-like renewal of the Trident nuclear weapon system, and now have a majority in Parliament and fully control the government. The Labour Party also contested the election on a similar policy. If there was any doubt prior to the election that Trident renewal would go ahead, it is surely answered unequivocally now.
Radio Sputnik interview with Paul Ingram
BASIC’s Executive Director Paul Ingram was interviewed by Radio Sputnik. Paul addressed the US relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council in light of the Iran deal.
UK Nuclear Policy Now: Questions Remain
The Conservatives fought the election with a clear policy of like-for-like renewal of the Trident nuclear weapon system, and now have a majority in Parliament and fully control the government. The Labour Party also contested the election on a similar policy.
Is it time to ban the bomb?
Yes, it is long past time to ban nuclear weapons. But will a treaty banning nuclear weapons be a productive step right now? It’s far from clear.
US Must Avoid ‘Quick Fixes’ in Gulf Security
This week on May 13-14, President Obama will be meeting with the heads of state or their deputies from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at the White House and Camp David, in meetings that could have important lasting impacts on US relations throughout the region, the prospects for regional security and for nuclear non-proliferation.
US Must Avoid ‘Quick Fixes’ in Gulf Security
This week on May 13-14, President Obama will be meeting with the heads of state or their deputies from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at the White House and Camp David, in meetings that could have important lasting impacts on US relations throughout the region, the prospects for regional security and for nuclear non-proliferation.
Constructive Ideas Needed to Avoid a Nuclear Middle East
The prime purpose of the NPT and its review conferences is to bring the international community together in a joint enterprise to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons and work towards eliminating nuclear weapons in their entirety.