weapons of mass destruction

13 January 2011

Goodbye to all that: 2010 in pictures

What have we learned in security in 2010? We present a short picture story with some of the main events from the year - some of which may provide lessons for 2011.

16 December 2010

What, where and who will be important in security in 2011?

Take three questions about what will be major security issues next year. Ask four experts and commentators of different ages and nationalities. Collate the answers. And see the results here.

18 June 2010

The dirty bomb: low cost, high risk

Is the biggest nuclear threat actually not nuclear weapons but rather a terrorist dirty bomb - the explosion of nuclear materials? Many think so. Here we outline what the dangers are and how the consequences would affect us.

15 June 2010

How do nuclear changes look to NATO?

What role do nuclear issues have in NATO? How does the Alliance see the changes in the nuclear political landscape this year and how will this be reflected in its new Strategic Concept?

15 June 2010

The IAEA: the key global agency?

If countries and organisations are to be trusted not to break the world's nuclear rules, we need an international watchdog. The International Atomic Energy Agency is that watchdog. But does it have the money and freedom to carry out its role?

15 June 2010

The Non-Proliferation Treaty: the world's most important treaty?

Will the NPT eventually see its ideals realised? Or will it become increasingly outdated in a changing world? How can it deal with rule breakers, non-state actors and enforcement? NATO Review looks at how a key treaty faces the future.

15 June 2010

2010: year zero for nuclear zero?

Will 2010 be the deciding year for whether we can achieve a nuclear-free world? With so many crucial issues, from START to Iran, on the agenda, will 2010 be the year that history records as central to nuclear disarmament?

15 June 2010

Obama's nuclear dream: Yes, he can?

President Obama made one of his first commitments a move towards a nuclear free world. NATO Review looks at why this is important, the obstacles he faces and whether success is attainable.

1 September 2005

Combating WMD proliferation

Eric R. Terzuolo considers NATO’s role in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

1 September 2005

Strengthening NATO’s missile defences

NATO is strengthening the Alliance’s missile defence capabilities in response to the growing threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.