The Russian State Duma, which is the lower house of parliament, voted unanimously on October 18, 2023, to revoke the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The goal of the treaty …
Nazia Sheikh
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Global Nuclear Order and Geopolitics
Advancing Women, Peace, and Security in Contemporary Pakistan: Meeting the Challenge of Security Council Resolution 1325
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhIn contemporary Pakistan, the challenge of implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) is evident. Women and girls in Pakistan face pervasive …
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Arm Control and Disarmament
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
by Nazia Sheikhby Nazia SheikhThere are approximately 12,705 nuclear bombs that have been developed for the military use. More than half of the world’s population resides in countries with nuclear weapons or that are …
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Nuclear proliferation is an issue of concern for international security. The UN General Assembly had highlighted the need for greater public awareness and education about the risks of nuclear testing …
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Pakistan has a notable history of peaceful nuclear technology use. In addition to its use in agriculture, medicine, electricity, textiles, and many other industries, nuclear technology is crucial to Pakistan’s …