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June 5 |
Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East: The Challenges Ahead
AUDIO (mp3, 01:07:41)The CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) hosted Nabil Fahmy, Egypt's ambassador to the United States, for a discussion of proliferation in the Middle East. Clark Murdock, PONI director and a senior adviser with the International Security Program (ISP) at CSIS, introduced Ambassador Fahmy. Jenifer Mackby, moderated the question-and-answer session that followed Ambassador Fahmy's speech.
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April 3 |
PONI 2008 Conference series: U.S. Naval Academy
The 2008 PONI Conference Series got underway on April 3 – 4 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. The two-day conference featured nine selected presentations and panel discussions on three topical areas: nuclear forensics, U.S. nuclear posture and infrastructure; and proliferation and disarmament challenges. Day one of the conference also featured a small group breakout session for attendees to identify, discuss and prioritize nuclear issues facing the next administration. Group findings were reported and explored in greater depth during a very spirited and productive plenary session on day two. PONI would like to thank all conference participants, presenters, and panel and breakout session moderators. PONI would also like to thank the U.S. Naval Academy for hosting the event.
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March 5 |
PONI Breafkast with Harold Brown
On March 5, 2008, PONI hosted a breakfast with former secretary of defense, Dr. Harold Brown. Discussion centered on two of Dr. Brown's recent publications: "New Nuclear Realities" (Washington Quarterly, 31, no.1, Winter 2007-08) and "The Nuclear Disarmament Fantasy" (Wall Street Journal, November 19, 2007). Dr. Brown opened by providing an overview of the factors contributing to the increasing concern over nuclear proliferation, why states pursue nuclear weapons, possible responses to proliferation risks, and the challenges inherent in seeking to abolish nuclear weapons altogether. The question and answer session that followed dealt with identifying the appropriate size, composition and role of the US nuclear weapons stockpile; articulating a cogent and credible nuclear weapons policy; dissuading states from pursuing nuclear weapons development in a complex international security environment; and other related topics. PONI would like to thank Dr. Brown as well as those who attended the breakfast and contributed to the discussion.
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