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The politics of nuclear disarmament verification: How to advance nuclear disarmament

Following the UN Committee on Disarmament and International Security’s call to ascertain the views of Member States on the establishment of a Group of Scientific and Technical Experts (GSTE) on Nuclear Disarmament Verification (NDV), ELN Senior Network member Michael Biontino argues that NDV, beyond its technical aspects, is an essential political element of nuclear disarmament since it builds the trust needed for disarmament agreements. In the commentary, he outlines the various ways that NDV can advance the political processes necessary for effective disarmament.

4 December 2024 | Michael Biontino

NPT Multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation NPT Project Arms Control Conventional Arms Control Defence Deterrence Governance NATO NPT Nuclear Arms Control Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Weapons Risk Reduction Security United Nations WMDs ELN

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Protecting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in turbulent times: Commentary collection

This commentary collection compiles 15 articles by 18 ELN network members and external collaborators as part of the ELN’s Protecting the Non-Proliferation Treaty project. The collection was originally published for the 2024 NPT Preparatory Committee.

31 July 2024 | Oliver Meier, Michael Biontino, Sanaa Alvira, Shizuka Kuramitsu, Olamide Samuel, Dr Irmgard Niemeyer, Maren Vieluf, Ananya Agustin Malhotra, Ward Wilson, Paul Ingram, Adam Thomson, Julia Berghofer, Alexander Kmentt, Pavel Podvig, Maximilian Hoell, Tarja Cronberg, Rishi Paul and Daniel Ajudeonu

NPT Multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation NPT Project Arms Control Defence Deterrence Diplomacy Emerging technologies Military Doctrine NATO NPT Nuclear Arms Control Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Security Nuclear Weapons Russia-West Relations Security WMDs

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Preparing for the 2026 Review Conference: Pragmatic steps toward an improved NPT Review Cycle

The failure of the previous two Review Cycles to agree on a final document demonstrates that the NPT Review Cycle is in danger of becoming dysfunctional. From a proposed Chairperson’s document to the need for informal venues to discuss salient issues, Michael Biontino offers practical steps for a successful 2026 Review Conference, beyond a final document.

5 July 2024 | Michael Biontino

NPT Global Security Multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation NPT Project NPT NPTProject Nuclear Arms Control Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Security Nuclear Weapons

Policy brief

The Non-Proliferation Treaty as a framework for dialogue

Ahead of the 2024 NPT Preparatory Committee (PrepCom), Michael Biontino writes that there is an urgent need for dialogue on nuclear doctrines, declaratory policies, and security assurances between nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states.

2 July 2024 | Michael Biontino

NPT Global Security Multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation NPT NPTProject Nuclear Arms Control Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Security Nuclear Weapons

Commentary

Pragmatic steps forward: How to protect the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and get the review cycle on the right track

To prevent a further erosion of the effectiveness and efficiency of the current review cycle of the NPT, there is an urgent need for action. Michael Biontino looks at what pragmatic proposals could be taken up from the 2023 PrepCom Chair’s recommendations and the working paper from the Chair of the working group on further strengthening the review process of the NPT.

22 November 2023 | Michael Biontino

Global Security NPT NPTProject Nuclear Arms Control Nuclear Weapons

Commentary

How to enhance the eleventh NPT review cycle and ensure a diplomatic space for continuity and coordination

Michael Biontino explores how the NPT can be strengthened in advance of its next review cycle. He outlines how, even in these increasingly polarised times, measures such as streamlining procedures and mechanisms, creating adequate institutional support and creating the appropriate governing structures, can all help to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, accountability, coordination, and continuity of the review process of the Treaty.

24 July 2023 | Michael Biontino

Global Security Arms Control Diplomacy NPT NPTProject Nuclear Arms Control Nuclear Disarmament Nuclear Security Nuclear Weapons Risk Reduction WMDs ELN

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The politics of nuclear disarmament verification: How to advance nuclear disarmament

Protecting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in turbulent times: Commentary collection

Preparing for the 2026 Review Conference: Pragmatic steps toward an improved NPT Review Cycle

The Non-Proliferation Treaty as a framework for dialogue

Pragmatic steps forward: How to protect the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and get the review cycle on the right track

How to enhance the eleventh NPT review cycle and ensure a diplomatic space for continuity and coordination

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The politics of nuclear disarmament verification: How to advance nuclear disarmament

Protecting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in turbulent times: Commentary collection

Preparing for the 2026 Review Conference: Pragmatic steps toward an improved NPT Review Cycle

The Non-Proliferation Treaty as a framework for dialogue

Pragmatic steps forward: How to protect the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and get the review cycle on the right track

How to enhance the eleventh NPT review cycle and ensure a diplomatic space for continuity and coordination

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