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

About the Author
Former Nonresident Senior Associate, Nuclear Policy Program
Goldschmidt was a nonresident senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment.
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