The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review conference concluded at the end of May on a positive note. However, the months ahead look uncertain. Diplomatic relations over the North Korean and Iranian programs continue to deteriorate, and there still lacks a firm indication on whether the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) will be ratified by the end of the year.
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NATO’s Nuclear Posture discussed at the NPT Review Conference
The prospect of a shift in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's position on tactical nuclear weapons in Europe in 2010 was the subject of a BASIC event held at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference.
The British Election: What Happened and What Does it Mean?
Britain’s “Mick Jagger election,” at which nobody got any satisfaction, was the topic of this joint BASIC event with the Center for Transatlantic Relations. The event took place at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, EU Center of Excellence in Washington, DC.
Getting to Zero Update
In the run up to the NPT Review Conference (3-28 May), there have been a number of critical developments. Russia and the United States have signed the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the Obama Administration just released its Nuclear Posture Review, and Washington is about to host one of its largest summits ever, on nuclear security.
Considering NATO’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons after the US Nuclear Posture Review
Essential questions for NATO as the alliance considers calls for the further drawdown of US tactical weapons in Europe.
Keeping the lid on: Nuclear security and the Washington summit
Far more remains to be done before the world can feel assured that nuclear security issues are being addressed seriously enough…..
Keeping the “Non” in the Non-Nuclear Weapon States
Nuclear weapons states must respond to security demands before non-nuclear weapons states will agree to additional non-proliferation obligations under the NPT.
Nuclear Options for NATO. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2010 Paper 4
Change is on the way for the alliance’s nuclear posture. Seven options for NATO…