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Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN)

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The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) is responsible for managing a broad range of nonproliferation, counterproliferation and arms control functions. ISN leads U.S. efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons) and their delivery systems.

The ISN Bureau:

spearheads efforts to promote international consensus on WMD proliferation through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy;
addresses WMD proliferation threats posed by non-state actors and terrorist groups by improving physical security, using interdiction and sanctions, and actively participating in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI);
works closely with the UN, the G-8, NATO, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other international institutions and organizations to reduce and eliminate the threat posed by WMD
supports efforts of foreign partners to prevent, protect against, and respond to the threat or use of WMD by terrorists.

Highlights

U.S.-Russia 123 Agreement
The President intends to notify Congress that he has today rescinded his prior determination regarding the U.S.-Russia Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation (the so-called '123' Agreement). Full Text

The History of Libya’s WMD Effort and Dismantlement Program
VCI Assistant Secretary DeSutter, S/CT Coordinator Dailey, and NP Special Negotiator Mahley spoke at briefing on the history of Libya’s WMD effort and dismantlement program and Libya’s renunciation of terrorism. Full Text | Secretary Rice's Travel to Libya

U.S.-Poland Missile Defense Agreement
Acting Under Secretary Rood (Aug. 25): "First, I should start off by saying the agreement – there are two pieces here. One is a ballistic missile defense agreement, and the second is a declaration on strategic cooperation between the United States and Poland. I think taken as a whole, these things represent a substantial step in the U.S.- Poland bilateral security relationship." Full Text

Secretary Rice Interview With Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security John Rood, August 20, 2009 [text]

U.S. Government Nonproliferation Priorities and Asia
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia A. McNerney's remarks at the Sydney Institute in Sydney, Australia on July 1, 2008. [View Video]

Global Biological-Chemical Training Event
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia A. McNerney gave the opening address at this event held in Bangkok, Thailand on June 24, 2008. [Photos]

Fact Sheet: Updated P5+1 Package (6/16)

Conference on Global Perspectives of the Proliferation Landscape: An Assessment of Tools and Policy Problems (6/10)
Remarks by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia A. McNerney at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California

Washington Declaration for PSI 5th Anniversary Senior-Level Meeting
The PSI participating states will continue to focus their efforts on preventing the movement of cargoes of WMD proliferation concern, including through cooperation with industry, and ultimately to seize such cargoes and dispose of them in a secure manner. [more]

Statement by the President on the Fifth Anniversary of the Proliferation Security Initiative [text]

The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) is a global effort that aims to stop trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and related materials to and from states and non-state actors of proliferation concern. Fact Sheet Update | PSI FAQs

Morocco Endorses the Proliferation Security Initiative [more]

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Fifth Anniversary May 27-29, 2008
Washington, DC
Media Note

China's Nonproliferation Practices
Testimony by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia A. McNerney before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (5/20)

North Korea and Iran: An Administration Perspective
Remarks by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia A. McNerney at National Defense University Symposium (5/8)

Testimony by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia A. McNerney before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (5/7)

Remarks by National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley at the Proliferation Security Initiative Fifth Anniversary Senior Level Meeting [text]

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