Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)

NPT Briefing Book (MCIS/CNS) - April 2007 Edition

Towards the 2010 NPT Review Conference

(Briefing Book downloads are available in PDF format only.)

The NPT Briefing Book (April 2007 Edition) is comprised of two parts. Part I contains introductory background information on the nuclear non-proliferation regime and nuclear energy issues, as well as summaries of the review process to date. Part II contains a compilation of treaties, agreements and documents relevant to the issues due to be discussed at the 2007 NPT Preparatory Committee for the 2010 NPT Review Conference.

  • Title page and contents [159 Kb]
    (This document contains title pages and a full listing of contents of Part I and Part II of the NPT Briefing Book.)

  • NPT Briefing Book, Part I: The Evolution of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime [415 Kb]
    • Section 1 Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Weapons: An Introductory Guide
    • Section 2 The Evolution of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime, 1945-1970
    • Section 3 A Short History of the NPT Review Process, 1970-2000
    • Section 4 The 2000 NPT Review Conference
    • Section 5 The PrepCom for the 2005 NPT Review Conference
    • Section 6 The 2005 NPT Review Conference
    • Annex I Abbreviations, Acronyms and Glossary of Terms

  • NPT Briefing Book, Part II: Treaties Agreements and Other Relevant Documents

  • Past NPT Briefing Books
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