Archived Great Discussion Series

The key details of the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers - the US, UK, France, China and Russia plus Germany. Provided by the BBC

The details of the New Start treaty from the Nuclear Threat Initiative

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, is an international treaty with the goal of preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament

A look at Nuclear Nonproliferation from the International Institutions and Global Governance Program of the Council on Foreign Relations

A Q&A on Nuclear disarmament and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons from BBC

A look at the New Start Treaty from BBC.

With the U.S. Senate set to consider ratification of President Obama’s new nuclear nonproliferation strategy, four experts assess the strengths and weaknesses of the New START agreement.

"It's taken 9 years of on-off negotiations - but finally - today -- the world's major powers reached an historic deal with Iran on limiting its ability to develop a nuclear weapon. In return - the leaders agreed to lift economic sanctions against Iran that have crippled the country for 13 years. President Obama said the deal would make the world "safer and more secure" while Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said it opened a "new chapter" in Iran's relations with the world"

"The Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as the Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), has helped curb the spread of nuclear weapons since 1970. Over the next month, diplomats from around the globe will gather at the United Nations to review progress on the accord. Its future depends on the commitment of member states to reduce existing stockpiles and address new proliferation challenges. Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow Adam Mount offers three things to know about the NPT."

Ira uncovers the threat to human survival posed by nuclear weapons and what we can do to eliminate this threat. Dangers of nuclear war exist. As an existential threat to humanity, Ira asks you to take action to end nuclear in all forms forever. Together, Ira asks, "Can we prevent nuclear war?"
Ira Helfand, MD is co-President of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. As co-Founder and Past President of Physicians for Social Responsibility, IPPNW’s US affiliate, he knows terrible truths about nuclear war.

In her inspiring and enlighting talk Sunniva Rose overs a new perspective on the use of nuclear power.
Sunniva Johanne Rose is a Norwegian physicist and blogger. She is a PhD Candidate in nuclear- and energy physics at the University of Oslo where she researches the use of thorium in nuclear power plants. She holds a master's degree in physics and her current research focuses on how to reduce the amount of radioactive waste by 90 percent by combining thorium with highly enriched uranium.
Sunniva is known for her "girly, pink blog", where she writes about nuclear physics research dissemination, clothing, fashion, interior an her daughter. In the media, she has advocated for greater scientific literacy and that media coverage of risks caused by radioactive radiation is often highly misleading.