NPT

The Nuclear Taboo is Key to Preventing Collapse of the Nuclear Order
Ambassador Rakesh Sood argues that the only way forward for reconciling the NPT and the Ban Treaty, for reducing nuclear risks, is to reinforce the nuclear taboo.

The Journey from Nuclear Non-Proliferation to Prohibition and Disarmament
Ramesh Thakur discusses how the Ban Treaty could establish a new normative settling point on the ethics, legality and legitimacy of the bomb.

TPNW in a Challenging Security Environment
John Carlson writes on the urgent need for practical steps towards reducing nuclear risks, reducing nuclear weapon numbers, and building confidence.

The Legality of Nuclear Weapons
John Carlson discusses the legal aspects of nuclear weapons, focusing on the 1996 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

NPT-TPNW Standoff: Who Can Break This Gridlock?
Nobuyasu Abe, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, calls for honest and urgent efforts to bridge the gap between the two camps, for preventing nuclear proliferation and ...

The Tenth NPT Review Conference: Constraints and Possibilities in August 2022
Marianne Hanson reviews key developments that will affect the 10th NPT RevCon and proposes steps that can be taken to minimize risks.

Disparity, escalation key issues for NPT review
THE TRIBUNE - Manpreet Sethi explains why India should echo the P5 statement to its advantage.

APLN Chair Responds to the Joint P5 Statement on Preventing Nuclear War and Avoiding Arms ...
APLN Chair Dr. Marty Natalegawa welcomes the joint P5 statement on preventing nuclear war and avoiding arms races.

Walking away from NPT: Be careful what you wish for
APLN Executive Director Shata Shetty urges the NWS to make concrete and substantive progress on nuclear disarmament to help restore legitimacy, confidence, and trust in the NPT.

The Tenth NPT Review Conference: Constraints and Possibilities in August 2022
Marianne Hanson reviews key developments that will affect the 10th NPT RevCon and proposes steps that can be taken to minimize risks and prevent unwanted outcomes.