Fixing a Broken NPT Review Process

Anonymous Tue, 07/07/2026 - 10:02 Location Fainsod (L324) Contact Name Jenna Beahn Contact Email Email Contact Phone 15088646067 Start Date 2026-11-18T10:00:00 End Date 2026-11-18T11:30:00 Full Description Speaker: Dr. Mark Goodman , Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Nonproliferation Studies The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has been remarkably successful at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and reducing the dangers of nuclear war. By contrast, recent NPT Review Conferences have often ended in disappointment or even discord. What explains this mixed record? Does it mean that the NPT itself is in danger? Can it be fixed? Dr. Goodman, a longtime U.S. government practitioner of NPT diplomacy, will describe his experience with the NPT review process, why it has fallen short, and how it could be designed better to fulfill its purposes of strengthening the nonproliferation regime and providing accountability for states’ commitments to nonproliferation, disarmament, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Image Speakers & Presenters Mark Goodman, Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Nonproliferation Studies Organizer Managing the Atom Project Department for facet Managing the Atom Project Title Fixing a Broken NPT Review Process