The attacks on Iran didn’t achieve anything more than harm nonproliferation
The conclusion many states may now draw is that complying with the NPT is no longer a guarantee of nuclear security.

US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.

The conclusion many states may now draw is that complying with the NPT is no longer a guarantee of nuclear security.

Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe.

African states should not be denied the opportunity to use nuclear energy, but it should be a solution of last resort.
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Nigeria’s allies must stop turning a blind eye to state-sponsored crimes and uphold their international law obligations.
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Africa’s contribution to the field of nuclear non-proliferation has long been ignored. It is time to recognise it.
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By pressuring China to attend trilateral nuclear talks, the US opened up a much-needed debate on global arms control.
