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Monday, July 27, 2009 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Overview
The world has witnessed sixty-four years pass since the 1945 nuclear attacks on Japan. Few people today understand the immense power of these weapons – or steps taken by the global community to prevent any future use of them.
Please join us for a panel discussion at which experts will review the destructive potential of a nuclear weapon, and discuss the role of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the keystone agreement to halt the spread of nuclear weapons technology.
Additionally, the panel will discuss the nonproliferation recommendations in America’s Strategic Posture: The Final Report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, facilitated by USIP, on U.S. actions to help halt the spread of nuclear weapons technology. Experts will also assess the nuclear proliferation threats posed by Iran, North Korea and other countries, and how the NPT and other measures can help resolve the challenges they present. Finally, experts will present their perspectives on additional nonproliferation measures that the U.S. and other countries could consider taking.
Speakers
Dr. George Ullrich
Senior Vice President for Advanced Technology Programs, Science Applications International Corporation, and former Deputy Director of the Defense Nuclear Agency
Ms. Corey Hinderstein
Director of International Programs, Nuclear Threat Initiative
Ms. Jenifer Mackby
Fellow/Consultant, Center for Strategic and International Studies
COL Paul Hughes, U.S. Army (Ret.), Moderator
Senior Program Officer, Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Executive Director of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States
Inquiries About This Event
Please contact Brian Rose at 202-429-3812 or brose@usip.org if you have any questions about your registration.
Media Inquiries
Members of the media interested in covering this event should contact Lauren Sucher at 202-429-3822 or lsucher@usip.org in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications.
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an independent, non-governmental organization providing professional support to electoral democracy. Through field work, applied research and advocacy, we strive to promote citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in political life and civil society
The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in peacebuilding efforts around the globe.
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