Olamide Samuel, ONN Network and Engagement Specialist, wrote an article for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists examining how the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) is increasingly shaping international discussions in nuclear diplomacy. The piece examines recent developments, including the launch of a UN-mandated scientific study on the global effects of nuclear war, and argues that the treaty is becoming an active platform for addressing nuclear risks, especially from the perspective of non-nuclear weapon states.
Key themes include:
- Growing concerns about the limitations of existing arms control forums;
- How non-nuclear states are articulating their security concerns through the TPNW;
- The potential implications of new scientific assessments of nuclear conflict;
- The broader debate on the relevance of nuclear deterrence in the current global context.
