The outline Iran nuclear deal has highlighted divisions in the region—not just between majority Shia and Sunni states but between those supporting the status quo and those challenging it.
Nuclear Arms Control and Disarmament
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
This factsheet outlines the specifics of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. It was last updated April 2015.…
If we want a nuclear weapons free world then we need to change the rules of the game
Representatives from China, France, Russia, the US and UK (the five official nuclear weapon states under the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty), convened in London last week for a meeting of the so-called ‘P5 process’.
The sustainability of the P5 process and expectations for London
The United Kingdom will play host this week to the United States, France, China and Russia for a meeting of the “P5 Process”. This is the last meeting of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) nuclear weapon states (NWS) prior to the NPT Review Conference this April. These states have been meeting for five years and the pressure is on to demonstrate concrete evidence that a multilateral approach can achieve some progress in meeting disarmament obligations. But is the “P5 Process” sustainable, and if so, what should we realistically expect from the London meeting?
A dangerous game of symbolism we could do without
Nuclear weapons have become symbolic weapons, for display only. They are not weapons of war. They have played no part in the wars of the last few decades. When nations felt threatened, they did not look to their nuclear arsenals for a sense of security.
The “P5 Process” History and What to Expect in 2015
The United Kingdom will play host to the “P5 Process” meeting with the United States, China, Russia, and France on February 4-5th to discuss obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Multilateralism – is the end in sight?
The P5 process was a British attempt to spark multilateral nuclear disarmament. It should no longer be accepted as an excuse for inaction.
Multilateralism – is the end in sight?
The P5 process was a British attempt to spark multilateral nuclear disarmament. It should no longer be accepted as an excuse for inaction.