Abstract The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is a central element of the global nuclear order, primary goal which to prevent war. But this understanding being threatened by number developments. Frustration about lack disarmament and concerns humanitarian consequences weapons led negotiation on Prohibition Weapons (TPNW). new treaty has further exposed existing fault lines within NPT exac...

Nuclear weapon states historically have attached great secrecy to their nuclear weapon and fissile material production programs and stockpiles, despite warnings that this would fuel fears, handicap informed debate and decision making, and drive arms races. As evidenced by the “Action Plan on Nuclear Disarmament” agreed upon at the 2010 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Re...

This mixed-method analysis of three Nigerian states explores the ways in which a major policy shift has produced short-term peace outcomes in a vastly contested terrain entailing conflicting interests. The central argument of "Paths to Peacebuilding," is that disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration can create peace in resource-conflicted societies when there is governmental will and comm...