A World Without Nuclear Weapons or Nuclear Anarchy?
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The Future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
The risk of nuclear anarchy is no longer a distant horror scenario; it has entered the realms of possibility. Heinrich Böll Foundation held its tenth Annual Foreign Policy Conference on September 10 and 11: Renowned speakers from international politics, industry and civil society discussed the dangers posed by nuclear weapons in the 21st century’s multilateral world order. How can we prevent non-state actors, such as terrorists, gaining access to materials that can be used for making nuclear weapons? How can we strengthen the nuclear non-proliferation regime to protect the world from all-out nuclear anarchy?
A Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone in the Middle East: Shaping the Contours of Discussion toward 2012
July 6, 2010 - The final document of the 2010 NPT Review Conference includes reference to the convening of a conference in 2012 to discuss the idea of a Weapons of Mass Destruction-Free-Zone (WMDFZ) for the Middle East. By Emily B. Landau more»
Pakistan's Energy Future: What Role for Chinese Nuclear Reactors? – June 25, 2010 - Pakistan is looking to solve its energy supply crisis by importing nuclear reactors from China. However, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, of which China is a member, forbids transfer of any kind of nuclear technology to non-signatories of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty like Pakistan. Pervez Hoodbhoy more»
An Inch Closer to a World without Nuclear Weapons – April 21, 2010 - The treaty signed by Presidents Obama and Medvedev last week brings us closer to fulfilling the vision of a world without nuclear weapons, but only by mere inches. A Czech Perspective on the Impact of New START on the Global Non-Proliferation Debate. By Šádí Shanaáh more»
Report
Japanese-German Dialogue on Non-Proliferation: Strengthening Multilateral and Regional Security Cooperation – March 31, 2010 - The Japanese-German Center Berlin (JDZB) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation, in cooperation with the Center for the Promotion of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (CPDNP) at the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), held an experts conference in Tokyo, Japan on March 8, 2010. A Report By Kentaro Ide more»
The current US nonproliferation debate – March 29, 2010 - How do the US bilateral nuclear deals with India and the United Arab Emirates influence the visions of a nuclear weapon-free world and the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in May? An article by Philipp Bleckmann more»
Speech
Common Approaches to Strengthen the Non-Proliferation Treaty – March 9, 2010 - How to address challenges to the NPT regime by the threat of new arms races by so far non-nuclear states and by non-state actors? The Japanese and German cooperation has to strengthen in the field of multilateral arms control and non-proliferation. By Tetsuro Fukuyama more»
Global Zero or Nuclear Anarchy? – March 9, 2010 - Japan has been the only country in the world that suffered from a nuclear attack. Today, security and stability in Asia are at risk because of a potential nuclear arms race from the Persian Gulf to North Korea. By Ralf Fücks more»
The Impact of the Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal on the NPT and the Global Climate Regime – December 8, 2009 - The climate and the non-proliferation regimes are crucial to protect our world from the two potential crises of catastrophic climate change and nuclear war. Promoting nuclear power will weaken these regimes, make nuclear war more likely, and is unlikely to protect us from climate change. It is time to move away from nuclear power towards more sustainable ways of generating electricity. By M. V. Ramana more»
Conference Report of the 10th Annual Foreign Policy Conference 2009 – October 19, 2009 - A conference report of the 10th Annual Foreign Policy Conference 2009 "A World Without Nuclear Weapons or Nuclear Anarchy? – The Future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime" by Heidi Hermisson more»
South Asia’s Nuclear Rejectionism – October 1, 2009 - Although they may not be racing each other, India and Pakistan are in a full-fledged nuclear arms race. Today, they are the world’s only countries that are openly increasing their fissile material stocks. By Pervez Hoodbhoy more»
Questions and Answers Regarding Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power – September 21, 2009 - The Principle of Deterrence in Times of Asymmetric Threats: What Role do Nuclear Weapons play in 21st Century Security Policy? By Henry Sokolski more»
What Is to Become of Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal? – September 7, 2009 - In 2004 Musharraf’s government was determined to retain and expand its nuclear capabilities. U.S. visits from top officials of the Strategic Plans Division, which is charged with the possession, maintenance, and safety of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, became routine, and still continue. By Prof. Pervez Hoodbhoy more»
The Strategic Lines of Brazilian Foreign Policy – September 2, 2009 - Democratisation, regional integration, and globalisation have led to changes in Brazil’s international standing over the last decades. Brazil is already progressively gaining international influence. At the same time, its foreign policy has become increasingly transparent, democratic, and representative of the diversity of its society. By Clóvis Brigagão more»
Nuclear Anarchy Must Be Prevented – September 28, 2009 - Nuclear anarchy is no longer a distant nightmare scenario, but one that has come within the realm of the possible. A contributing factor in this regard is the newly-awakened interest of many countries in nuclear energy. By Ralf Fücks more»
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