Is Worldwide Nuclear Disarmament Possible?

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In his talk he also mentioned taking another look at the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty that former President Bill Clinton signed in 1999 (but the Senate rejected). The purpose of that treaty was to slow down the nuclear arms race and eliminate nuclear fallout. Initially named “Original Parties,” the treaty was signed by the USSR, the UK, and the US in August 1963 and ratified by the US Senate in September 1963. The treaty, which bans nuclear testing in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater, emerged in concerned response to nuclear fallout from the US testing the hydrogen bomb in the 1950s and the USSR detonating a 50-megaton nuclear warhead in 1961.
    
Perhaps boldest and most noteworthy amongst his many gestures for peace and improved relationships with Europe and the Middle East was Obama's stop in the predominantly Muslim country Turkey. Although Turkey has been a NATO ally since 1952, they have recently shifted to more negative attitudes about Western culture and Americans, especially American leaders. Obama was the first American President ever to speak directly to Turkish Parliament. His agenda included telling Turkish leaders personally that the US supports Turkey in joining the European Union. He visited one on one with opposition leaders and, in a separate speech to students, Obama talked about breaking down stereotypes and prejudice. He said that Turkey is positioned to bring East and West together rather than to divide them. Since Turkey borders Iran, Iraq, and Syria, Obama hopes Turkey will help others in resolving their conflicts with Middle Eastern countries.

Expert Views on North Korea and Global Nuclear Disarmament

Wade Huntley of the Simons Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Research sees a distinct possibility for global nuclear disarmament or at least reducing available nuclear warheads to a minimum and securing them so they are virtually unavailable to anyone and meanwhile taking steps to pave the way to that end. Measures the US takes will greatly impact how other world leaders respond to the threat of nuclear weaponry, Huntley says. And while global nuclear disarmament might take a decade to accomplish, the US could take certain steps now to reduce worldwide interest in building up nuclear armament, both in countries with nuclear arms and those who aspire to build up their nuclear arms as primary means for defense. Steps he suggested included ending our new warhead development, establishing a policy of “no first use” of nuclear weapons, and the Senate agreeing to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Also, the US and Russia could extend their 1991 arms reduction treaty to set an example for other countries.

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