Nuclear non-proliferation: challenges and opportunities for the global regime (WP1561)

This annual dialogue, a fixture in our calendar since 1996, assessed challenges, opportunities and prospects for the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.

• How is the political and normative context for non-proliferation changing?
• What is the non-proliferation agenda for the US Administration?
• What is the technological and procurement character of the North Korean nuclear challenge, and what mix of responses (sanctions, dialogue, etc) deterrence is most likely to be effective?
• What future for the JCPOA?
• How can the tools for countering the proliferation of nuclear technology be optimised?
• How will the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons affect extended deterrent relationships?
• What implications for the international nuclear regime in the relationship between China, India and Pakistan?
• How can the regime architecture and processes be best utilised for success?