Academic Spotlight: IP531 Arms Control Simulation "The Arms Control Simulation course, a major factor behind my decision to attend the Monterey Institute, proved to be one of the most rewarding educational and professional opportunities of my life." - Elena Hushbeck, fall 2007 participant and Co-Chair of the Negotiating Conference The Arms Control Simulation course is an interactive and unique way for Monterey Institute Nonproliferation and Conflict Resolution students to engage in real world negotiations aimed at resolving central nonproliferation challenges. Learn More and View Video...

Overview

The International Organizations and Nonproliferation Program (IONP), directed by Jean Du Preez supports the mission of CNS by:

1. developing practical policy options for the full implementation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT); the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC); the Chemical Weapons Conventions (CWC); existing and emerging nuclear weapons free zones; and negotiations of a fissile material treaty,
2. contributing to the capacity of international nonproliferation organizations as they deal with emerging proliferation concerns and disarmament and arms control treaty implementation,
3. promoting substantive dialogue between governmental and non-governmental sectors on nonproliferation, disarmament and arms control,
4. training the next generation of policy experts in the field of nonproliferation by providing on-site internships for MIIS graduate students at international nonproliferation organizations and relevant U.S. Government departments.
5. The IONP is also responsible for publishing the Inventory of International Nonproliferation Organizations and Regimes, a comprehensive guide to the goals, activites and memberships of international organizations, treaties, and agreements relevant to the nonproliferation and disarmament of weapons of mass destruction.

One of the key strengths of the IONP activities over the years has been its record in promoting substantive dialogue between policy makers and think tank experts on nonproliferation, disarmament and arms control, in particular on the implementation of the NPT and its associated regime through Track 1 and 2 diplomacy initiatives involving the participation of key governmental practitioners and leading non-government experts. These activities have particularly focused on generating support for international nonproliferation and disarmament regimes through issue specific workshops and seminars.

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