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 promote engagement and fresh perspectives in the NPT
PATHWAYS TO RISK REDUCTION DOCTRINAL USE ESCALATORY USE as outlined in declared policies linked to ongoing tension or conflict ACCIDENTAL USE UNAUTHORIZED USE linked to error, technical or human non-sanctioned use
1. REDUCING DOCTRINAL RISK Stigmatize use Clarify doctrine Circumscribe use conditions
2. REDUCING ESCALATORY RISK Increasing predictability Prevent crisis Strengthen nuclear restraint
3. REDUCING UNAUTHORIZED RISK Enhance physical and digital safeguarding Improve risk assessment and management
4. REDUCING ACCIDENTAL RISK Strengthen safety features Contain impact of error Enhance operator control
AVENUES FOR ENGAGEMENT P5 Dialogue “ Bridge-building ” coalitions (NPDI, NAC) Stockholm Ministerial Meeting CEND
DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES Women are underrepresented in the NPT Women as well as men should be able to take part in decisions that affect their lives Gender diversity and diversity of perspectives can enhance the effectiveness of the NPT Review processes and their outcomes, including disarmament
REFERENCES | unidir.org
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