Experts prepared Fact Sheets on the issues facing member states.
Occasional Paper #18: CNS researchers reveal the anti-plague system in Russia and how it was reported by western media.
APR. 19: The Critical Issues Forum concluded with students from three countries presenting their findings on nuclear disarmament.
NATO’s Deterrence and Defense Posture Review (DDPR) fails to resolve the issues of nuclear weapons deployed in Europe.
Statements on Cluster 3 issues continued, the plenary session was quiet as regional groups met with Chair in closed meetings discussing the Chair’s summary.
The Conference continued at its usual pace with no real surprises, suggesting Egypt’s walkout may not have as great an effect as its delegation may have hoped.
Egypt announced that its delegation was withdrawing from the remainder of the PrepCom due to the perceived lack of seriousness in establishing a WMD-Free Zone in the Middle East.
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.
