Center for Security Studies

No. 65: The Crisis of the NPT

No. 65: The Crisis of the NPT

Ahead of the 2010 Review Conference

Author(s): Oliver Thränert
Editor(s): Daniel Trachsler
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 65
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2009

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is in crisis. At the May 2010 Review Conference, the member states will have the opportunity to strengthen the treaty through a consensually approved final document. However, the challenges arising in connection with the Iranian and North Korean nuclear programs and the discord among state parties over whether to prioritize non-proliferation or disarmament make it difficult to achieve agreement. Despite some positive indications, the obstacles to a substantial result therefore remain high.

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