Nuclear policy experts chart path toward global zero | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Nuclear policy experts chart path toward global zero Nuclear policy experts chart path toward global zero Published: May 05, 2010 Author: Joan Fallon, Kroc Institute The world is facing an unprecedented opportunity to make real progress in reducing the threat of nuclear weapons, according to the authors of “Towards Nuclear Zero,” a new book published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. “Nuclear disarmament has moved beyond idealism to a thoroughly realistic vision,” said author David Cortright of the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. “Governments and leaders around the world now recognize that there are sound security reasons why we should reduce our reliance or eliminate nuclear weapons.” Written with Raimo Väyrynen, former director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, “Towards Nuclear Zero” lays out the opportunities and challenges associated with creating a world without nuclear weapons. The book is “a valuable contribution that shows how nations can be more secure in a world without nuclear weapons and charts the specific policies that can lead in that direction,” said William Perry, former U.S. Secretary of Defense. Margaret Beckett, former British Foreign Secretary, called the book “an important volume which makes the case that ending our reliance on nuclear weapons is a policy for the realist, not just for the visionary, and outlines some practical steps that could help achieve that goal.” The book’s publication coincides with the five-year review of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is taking place this month at the United Nations in New York. On May 11, Cortright and Väyrynen will present the book to leading peace and security policymakers at a forum on nuclear weapons sponsored by the International Peace Institute and the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations. Contact: David Cortright, 631-574-8536, dcortrig@nd.edu Posted In: International Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 30, 2022 Nanovic Institute to welcome former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović September 29, 2022 Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University launch three new research grants September 27, 2022 Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin engineers join to advance novel treatment for cystic fibrosis September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture September 12, 2022 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street … in different countries? For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn