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TOWARDS THE 2020 NPT REVIEW CONFERENCE - DISARMAMENT Wilfred Wan, PhD Researcher, UNIDIR OUTLINE Recent attention on nuclear risk reduction as a priority area for action Overview of pathways to reduce risk of nuclear weapons use Ideas to

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Wilfred Wan, PhD Researcher, UNIDIR

TOWARDS THE 2020 NPT REVIEW CONFERENCE - DISARMAMENT

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OUTLINE

Recent attention on nuclear risk reduction as a priority area for action Overview of pathways to reduce risk of nuclear weapons use Ideas to promote engagement and fresh perspectives in the NPT

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PATHWAYS TO RISK REDUCTION

DOCTRINAL USE as outlined in declared policies ACCIDENTAL USE linked to error, technical or human UNAUTHORIZED USE non-sanctioned use ESCALATORY USE linked to ongoing tension or conflict

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1. REDUCING DOCTRINAL RISK

Stigmatize use Circumscribe use conditions Clarify doctrine

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2. REDUCING ESCALATORY RISK

Increasing predictability Strengthen nuclear restraint Prevent crisis

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3. REDUCING UNAUTHORIZED RISK

Enhance physical and digital safeguarding Improve risk assessment and management

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4. REDUCING ACCIDENTAL RISK

Strengthen safety features Enhance

perator control

Contain impact

f error

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AVENUES FOR ENGAGEMENT

P5 Dialogue CEND “Bridge-building” coalitions (NPDI, NAC) Stockholm Ministerial Meeting

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DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES

Women are underrepresented in the NPT Gender diversity and diversity of perspectives can enhance the effectiveness of the NPT Review processes and their

utcomes, including disarmament

Women as well as men should be able to take part in decisions that affect their lives

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REFERENCES | unidir.org

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