Patricia Jaworek
Director, Global Nuclear Policy Program
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The global nuclear order has been fundamentally and irreversibly altered by intense geopolitical competition, an increasingly complex strategic environment, and rapid technological advancements, resulting in a dangerously high risk of nuclear weapons use. This paper examines the factors contributing to the disruption of the existing architecture, proposes near-term principles and steps for managing this perilous moment, and emphasizes the urgency of moving toward a more resilient and stable system where nuclear risks are greatly reduced.
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Nuclear-weapon-free zones (NWFZs) are one of the most successful and enduring elements of the global effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Practical steps exist that could strengthen NWFZ resilience, reinvigorate engagement within and between them, and create opportunities for leadership.
Statement by the Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network, European Leadership Network, Grandview Institution, and Nuclear Threat Initiative
Statement by the Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group
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