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A few years ago, a world without nuclear weapons was only an aspiration. Now it has become a widely accepted goal of international policy.
In this issue of Peace Policy, three nuclear policy experts explain why we must, we can, and we should work toward a world without nuclear weapons:
Posts in the December 2009 issue of Peace Policy:
David Cortright addresses the security dimensions of nuclear reduction and abolition. (We must.) Read »
Former UK Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett lays out policy steps for strengthening the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. (We can.) Read »
Catholic ethicist Gerard F. Powers considers the moral and ethical implications of nuclear disarmament. (We should.) Read »
About Peace Policy
Peace Policy is a blog that offers research-based insights, commentary, and solutions to the global challenge of violent conflict. Each issue features the writing of scholars and practitioners who investigate the causes of violent conflict and who seek to contribute to effective solutions and alternatives to the use of force.
Peace Policy is edited by David Cortright, director of policy studies at the Kroc Institute, dcortrig@nd.edu.
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