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Nuclear weapons have been with us for generations. But as President Obama sets out his vision for a world free of them, NATO Review looks at how this would work, the potential pitfalls and where the biggest threats currently sit. In this edition, a host of international experts weigh in on whether the world will ever see global nuclear zero.
The main articles are:
Obama's nuclear dream: Yes, he can?
President Obama made one of his first commitments a move towards a nuclear free world. NATO Review looks at why this is important, the obstacles he faces and whether success is attainable.
2010: year zero for nuclear zero?
Will 2010 be the deciding year for whether we can achieve a nuclear-free world? With so many crucial issues, from START to Iran, on the agenda, will 2010 be the year that history records as central to nuclear disarmament?
Nuclear chess: Iran's move next?
Iran is seen by many as a key test of the international community's resolve. If it is allowed to get a nuclear weapon, surely everyone is? So what will be done, in this final crucial phase, by both Iran and those trying to stop it?
The Non-Proliferation Treaty: the world's most important treaty?
Will the NPT eventually see its ideals realised? Or will it become increasingly outdated in a changing world? How can it deal with rule breakers, non-state actors and enforcement? NATO Review looks at how a key treaty faces the future.
The dirty bomb: low cost, high risk
Is the biggest nuclear threat actually not nuclear weapons but rather a terrorist dirty bomb - the explosion of nuclear materials? Many think so. Here we outline what the dangers are and how the consequences would affect us.
The IAEA: the key global agency?
If countries and organisations are to be trusted not to break the world's nuclear rules, we need an international watchdog. The International Atomic Energy Agency is that watchdog. But does it have the money and freedom to carry out its role?
How do nuclear changes look to NATO?
What role do nuclear issues have in NATO? How does the Alliance see the changes in the nuclear political landscape this year and how will this be reflected in its new Strategic Concept?
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