8 - Nuclear Defense Doctrines: Disarmament and Emerging Humanitarian Concerns

Summary

Although disarmament is required under Article VI of the NPT, there seems to be little movement toward this end. Indeed, a recent review of various nuclear defense doctrines in nuclear-armed states reveals the opposite, with clear evidence of nuclear renewal policies, raising questions amid mounting humanitarian pressures and developments. In an attempt to move disarmament efforts forward, the Marshall Islands raised vital questions in the International Court of Justice regarding long-standing questions on disarmament and negotiations toward a treaty to cease the arms race pursuant to Article VI of the NPT.