Friday, April 26, 2013, featured the conclusion of Cluster 1 debates on negative security assurances and the commencement of Cluster 2, nonproliferation issues.
The fourth day consisted of statements on general disarmament matters and on the specific issue of security assurances.
The morning session was set aside for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to address the PrepCom, while the afternoon saw the continuation of general debate and the beginnings of discussions on Cluster 1 issues.
The second session of the PrepCom continued on Tuesday with two sessions devoted to general debate.
The second session began on April 22, 2013 as scheduled.
CNS experts spoke on panel discussions at the North America Nuclear Policy Conference in Washington, DC.
An updated report on implementation of the 2010 NPT Action Plan’s disarmament section released ahead of the 2nd NPT PrepCom.
The roundtable featured IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano, MacArthur Foundation President and former US Assistant Secretary of State Dr. Robert Gallucci, and CNS Founding Director Dr. William Potter.
CNS experts and MIIS students will observe the 2nd session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for the 2015 Review Conference.
JAN. 18: UN Secretary-General lauds role played by the Monterey Institute in promoting Disarmament and Nonproliferation Education.
