Recent Non-Proliferation Conferences
- Korean Security Dialogue November 2007
On 26
November 2007, IISS hosted the fifth workshop of its ongoing Korean Security programme.
Directed by Mark Fitzpatrick, the programme is made possible thanks to the support of the Korea
Foundation.
The workshop brought together a
broad group of government officials, academics and journalists from numerous
countries concerned about Korean security issues. Participants discussed the
recent progress of the Six Party Talks, as well as North Korean denuclearization, prospects
for...
- Building a Common Approach - Russia
On 17-18 October 2007, the IISS held the fourth and final workshop in its two-year programme 'Building a Common Approach to the Iranian Nuclear Problem', which is jointly directed by Senior Fellow for Transatlantic Relations Dr Dana Allin and Senior Fellow for Non-Proliferation Mark Fitzpatrick. The workshop was made possible by the support of the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Given Russia's influence in United Nation Security Council deliberations,
- Building a Common Approach - China
On 4-5 June 2007, the IISS held the third workshop in its two-year programme 'Building a Common Approach to the Iranian Nuclear Problem', which is jointly directed by Senior Fellow for Transatlantic Relations Dr Dana Allin and Senior Fellow for Non-Proliferation Mark Fitzpatrick, and supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
- A Nuclear-Weapon-Free World?
On 22 March, the Non-Proliferation programme hosted a small discussion meeting entitled 'A Nuclear-Weapon-Free World: Time for a Serious Debate?'. The purpose of the meeting, led by Sir Michael Quinlan, was to explore the utility of a proposed research project on the prospect of nuclear disarmament.
- Discussion Meeting - Dr Christopher Ford
On 12 February 2007 Dr Christopher Ford, U.S. Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation, spoke on 'Perspectives on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime'.
- Korean Security Dialogue 2007
On 9 February 2007 the IISS hosted the fourth workshop of its ongoing Korean Security programme at Arundel House in London.The programme is jointly directed by Mark Fitzpatrick and Adam Ward, and is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Korea Foundation.
- Discussion Meeting - Dr Richard Garwin
On 24 January 2007 Dr Richard Garwin led a discussion on 'Nonproliferation and the future of the UK Nuclear Deterrent'. Dr Garwin argued that the service life of the UK's Vanguard-class submarines is between ten to fifteen years longer than the 30-year estimate currently used in official assessments. An acknowledgement of the diminished urgency to replace the Trident system would allow the UK to assess more accurately its requirement for a future nuclear deterrent, and thus en
- Challenging Deterrence: Strategic Stability
On 14-16 December 2006, the IISS held a joint workshop in collaboration with the Oxford University Changing Character of War Programme on "Challenging Deterrence: Strategic Stability in the 21st Century". The workshop was held at All Souls College, Oxford.
- Building an approach to Iranian problem NYC
On 27-28 November, the IISS held the second workshop in its two-year programme 'Building a Common Approach to the Iranian Nuclear Problem', which is jointly directed by Mark Fitzpatrick and Dr Dana Allin and supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
- Nuclear Black Markets Workshop
On 3 October, the Non-Proliferation programme convened a workshop on nuclear black markets, held at the offices of IISS–US in Washington DC.
- Korean Security Dialogue 2006
On 14 July 2006, the third in a series of workshops intended to foster international dialogue on Korean security issues was held at Arundel House. The workshop was jointly directed by Mark Fitzpatrick and Adam Ward, and brought together a broad spectrum of government officials, academics and journalists from numerous countries, both from East Asia and from Europe and the United States. This year's conference was particularly timely, being held less than ten days after North Korea's...
- Building an approach to the Iranian problem
On 22–23 June, the first workshop of the two-year IISS project 'Building a Common Approach to the Iranian Nuclear Problem' was held at Arundel House. This project is jointly directed by Dr Dana Allin and Mr Mark Fitzpatrick. Its aim is to bring together the government and expert communities of Britain, France, Germany, the United States, China and Russia to help create common strategic cultures and perspectives on the threat posed by proliferation in Iran, and strategies for...
