NATO Needs to Emphasise the Centrality of Arms Control

 

Martin Butcher of Pugwash argues that the task for NATO leaders is to rebuild solidarity and reshape the Alliance to face new missions dictated by the transformed post Cold War, post 9/11 strategic and security environment. Further, that the North Atlantic Council should be a platform for consultation and negotiation of arms control positions within NATO. Finally, that NATO should not miss the opportunity to use the review of the Strategic Concept to greatly enhance the role of arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament in security building.

 

Read more in the attachment. First published in ISIS Europe European Security Review No.48, February 2010