The annual UN session on disarmament and international security reflected the full range of arms control disputes.
NATO Completes Annual Nuclear Exercise
In this edition of our “Critical NPT Issues” webinar series, we will review the benefits of the JCPOA, the current status of noncompliance, pathways to repair the situation, and the potential effects on the upcoming NPT Review Conference.
A revitalized debate in Germany offers a path to reducing or removing U.S. nuclear weapons deployed in Europe.
The Trump administration has failed to win support for its effort to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.
Some leaders question the deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons on German territory.
The treaty allows the 34 participating nations, including the United States and Russia, to fly unarmed observation aircraft over one another's territory, helping preserve a measure of transparency and trust and enhancing stability and reducing the risk of conflict.
While Iran’s violations of the accord are serious, they are reversible and they do not suggest, as some have alleged, that Iran is dashing to acquire a nuclear bomb.
France Seeks Dialogue on Post-INF Treaty Arms Control
Since May 2019, Iran has breached limits imposed by the JCPOA every 60 days. While none of the violations pose a near-term proliferation risk, taken together, Iran’s systematic and provocative violations of the nuclear deal are cause for concern and jeopardize the future of the deal.
The treaty provides transparency about Russian military activities for the U.S. and our allies. Withdrawing from the treaty would be another step in the collapse of U.S. leadership and further alienate U.S. allies and partners, note arms control experts.
NATO defense ministers are set to discuss how to handle the impending termination of the INF Treaty.