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February 1, 1970
Isa Yusuf Alptekin writes to President Nixon to explain the plight of his people and to request assistance.
September 13, 2018
The interview with Richard Butler, conducted by Michal Onderco, examines Australia’s proactive role in nuclear arms control and disarmament during the 1995 NPT Review and Extension Conference. Butler discusses Australia’s bipartisan commitment to non-proliferation and the influence of its uranium resources and regional concerns, including French nuclear testing in the Pacific, on its policies. He highlights Australia’s diplomatic efforts, particularly engaging Israel to support the NPT’s objectives and collaborating with South Africa to advance disarmament proposals at the conference. Butler criticizes the U.S.-led push for an early pledge of indefinite extension as counterproductive and recounts his role in fostering consensus through private diplomacy. He concludes with reflections on the systemic issues of nuclear non-proliferation, the challenges of implementing NPT principles, and his cautious optimism during that period for eventual nuclear disarmament.
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April 4, 2018
Member of South Africa’s delegation to the 1995 NPT review conference.
October 20, 2016
One of the drafters of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
November 30, 2016
Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs and Deputy Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva.
March 24, 2017
Former US Ambassador to South Africa.
January 26, 2017
Senior Advisor for Non-proliferation and Deputy Director of the Non-proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament Division of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.
June 28, 2017
South African diplomat
May 26, 1954
On the possibility of launching the “simplest satellite” along with future considerations of launching humans into space
October 19, 1964
Analysis of the recent Chinese nuclear weapon test and it's strategic implications for China's diplomatic and military policies.