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International Perspectives on Strengthening the Nonproliferation Regime, June, 27, 2007

There are three priorities for strengthening the nonproliferation regime and combating nuclear proliferation: ratifying the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, addressing cases of non-compliance, and dissuading withdrawal from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Source: Testimony by Pierre Goldschmidt before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs

In testimony before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Carnegie's Pierre Goldschmidt discusses three priorities for strengthening the nonproliferation regime and combating nuclear proliferation: ratifying the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, addressing cases of non-compliance, and dissuading withdrawal from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.


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Pierre Goldschmidt

Former Nonresident Senior Associate, Nuclear Policy Program

Goldschmidt was a nonresident senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment.

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