NPT Review Conference assesses treaty amid U.S.-Israeli attacks and nuclear arsenal expansion
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Updated · Daily Kos · Apr 27
NPT Review Conference assesses treaty amid U.S.-Israeli attacks and nuclear arsenal expansion
6 articles · Updated · Daily Kos · Apr 27
The 11th NPT Review Conference opened in New York, running until May 22, as the U.S. and Israel face criticism for recent attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and nuclear-armed states expand arsenals.
Growing disillusionment among non-nuclear states, especially in the Global South, centers on perceived double standards in treaty enforcement and lack of progress on disarmament, fueling debate over nuclear rights and security.
Tensions escalated as Iran was elected conference vice-president, sparking U.S. objections. The conference's outcome remains uncertain, with divisions over peaceful nuclear technology access and renewed calls for arms control negotiations.
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