Topic: Recommendations for the 2015 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review
Country: United Kingdom
Delegate Name: Sydney Graham
School: Flint Southwestern Classical Academy
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All United Kingdom position papers GLIMUN 2014 committees
Once again the international community has come together to review ideas on how to update the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Currently, some nations have yet to agree to stop their pursuit of nuclear weapons and those that have agreed must find ways to dismantle their weapons so that they can truly claim to have laid down their arms.
In addition to the need of safe and efficient methods to dismantle and dispose of nuclear weaponry, the United Kingdom recognizes the potential danger of the development of nuclear weapons programs in the Middle East. Due to the tensions and political unrest as well as the violence that is prevalent in some states in the region, the United Kingdom is wary of the consequences adding nuclear power to the Middle East could have. The potential for nongovernment actors to obtain these weapons during the strife or for disagreeing factions to use these weapons carelessly is a threat that the international community would do well to avoid.
Taking note of the need to stop the production of nuclear weapons and reduce the nuclear stockpiles in order to assure peace, the United Kingdom encourages fellow nations and states to consider taking steps to end their quests for nuclear dominance. Though at one time our nation was a part of the race to gain nuclear weaponry, we have signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty and have laid down our arms. Fully aware of each nation’s interest in securing their safety through the possession of nuclear weapons, the United Kingdom urges the international community to consider another option. We must work to remove the threat of nuclear weapons as completely as possible.
Underscoring the potential for peace through the strengthening of anti-nuclear sentiments and actions, the United Kingdom proposes that the international community reach out to nations considering nuclear programs in exchange for agreement not to possess, produce, or transport these weapons of mass destruction. Peace is not limited to putting away weapons, but may be extended to an outstretched hand of alliance, cooperation, and acceptance.
