In addition to discussing some of the key issue areas facing the NPT Review Conference, the session also offered practical advice on how to structure Track 2 meetings and how to facilitate communication.
The following presentations were made:
“Addressing Conflict as Part of Disarmament Strategy”: The importance of facilitating communication in areas where nuclear weapons are present.
Prof. Paolo Cotta-Ramusino, Secretary General, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and Professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of Milan
“The Increasing Urgency of Non-Proliferation Measures”: Five points on the contribution of track 2 dialogue
Dr. Steve Miller, Chair, Pugwash Executive Committee and Director, International Security Program, Belfer Center, Harvard University
“Challenges & Importance of Discussing Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy”: Three points to be addressed on civilian nuclear programs
Dr. Tatsujiro Suzuki, Chair, Pugwash Japan, Director RECNA (Nagasaki University) and Former Vice Chair, Japan Atomic Energy Commission [Suzuki powerpoint presentation]
The session was chaired by Pugwash Executive Director Sandra Ionno Butcher.