Proliferation security initiative operational experts group pdf 63 kb file does not meet accessibility standards 14. The evident interest in wmd shown by terrorist groups such as al qaeda. Psi employs different tools and focuses on the interdiction of wmdrelated items in the transport phase. Download pdf save cite this item table of contents. Former deputy assistant secretary of state for nuclear non proliferation, bureau of international security and non proliferation, washington, dc, 20 february. Proliferation security initiative psi open development.
The 3rd meeting of the proliferation security initiative 34, september, 2003 paris statement of interdiction principles pdf. Jan 28, 2016 on january 27, the united states and 70 other partner states of the proliferation security initiative psi met in washington, dc to recognize the critical role the initiative has played in countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction wmd and to discuss how to make it stronger. Proliferation security initiative frequently asked. National strategy to combat weapons of mass destruction in a strange coincidence, on the same day as the so san release, the bush ad. The proliferation security initiative workshop, split 2018 will start on tuesday, 10 april and end on thursday, 12 april 2018. Global non proliferation and counterterrorism brings together renowned scholars and policymakers to examine a wide range of new policyrelated questions arising from the resolutions impact on.
The proliferation security initiative is a global effort that aims to stop trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, and related materials to and from states and nonstate actors of proliferation concern. Purpose and objectives the purpose of the proliferation security initiative workshop. The united states launched the proliferation security initiative psi in 2003 to help curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd. A proliferation security initiative for cyber cooperation. Proliferation security initiative meeting in ottawa 2628. The cwmd network participating nations are invited to stay on for a meeting on friday, april 2018.
International cooperation on wmd nonproliferation on jstor. Since the end of the cold war, the threat has changed dramatically with the development. Weapons of mass destruction wmd have menaced mankind for six decades. Part ii will discuss the dangers of the international proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd, particularly with regard to rogue states and international terrorists. The proliferation security initiative psi builds on a history of international efforts to prevent the illicit spread of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons of mass destruction wmd, missile delivery. Over time, however, it has become more widely accepted as one tool among others to prevent proliferation. If the trump administration gives non proliferation the top priority it deserves in conducting its foreign and national security policies, there is a very good likelihood that the success the. The proliferation security initiative psi, launched by us president bush in may 2003, is intended to prevent traffic in elements of weapons of mass destruction wmd. May 28, 20 the proliferation security initiative was formed in may 2003 in response to the failed interdiction of the so san, a north korean freighter carrying ballistic missiles to yemen. The asiapacific is emerging as a critical region in the fight against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Proliferation security initiative psi biosecurity commons. Proliferation security initiative psi january 18, 2011. Proliferation security initiative psi unt digital library.
Customs and border protection cbp began its involvement early in the initiative, when the psi. Bush in may 2003 at a meeting in krakow, poland, the psi. Among the many measures introduced in the post2001 period to address terrorism at sea, the proliferation security initiative psi has acquired a place of prominence, especially as the 2005 protocol to the convention on suppression of unlawful activities against the safety of maritime navigation has not yet entered into force. Proliferation security initiative psi congressional research service summary the proliferation security initiative psi was formed to increase international cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass destruction wmd, their delivery systems, and related materials. Global non proliferation and counter terrorism download. June 1, 2012 failure as a policy catalyst on december 9, 2002, the united states and spanish navies cooperated to interdict a north korean vessel, the so san, in the arabian sea. This report assesses the perspectives of the five holdout nations and how to possibly gain their affiliation. Since then, 16 nations have pledged their cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass. On january 27, the united states and 70 other partner states of the proliferation security initiative psi met in washington, dc to recognize the critical role the initiative has played in countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction wmd and to discuss how to make it stronger. The proliferation security initiative and its objectives the proliferation security initiative is a multilateral initiative intended to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd and the materials used to construct them. Bush administration, however, was a significant new multilateral effort. Jun 21, 2017 rebecca weiner, proliferation security initiative to stem flow of wmd materiel, monterey institute of international studies, july 16, 2003.
Mar 05, 2015 proliferation security initiative psi activity program, 5 mar 2015. Global nonproliferation and counterterrorism brings together renowned scholars and policymakers to examine a wide range of new policyrelated questions arising from the resolutions impact on. Countering proliferation by sea preventing and defeating terrorism at sea. Proliferation security initiative psi maritime interdiction exercise team samurai 04 october 2004 overview and evaluation october 2004 announcement. The proliferation security initiative is an international effort that aims to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction wmd, and their related components and materials. Since the ascendance of terrorism as one of the major threats to international peace and security, or at least the worlds realization of terrorism as such, the potential proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd has acquired a new dimension of threat. Proliferation security initiative psi activity program. The united states recently launched proliferation security initiative psi, the latest element in the bush administrations emerging strategy of preemption to combat proliferation of weapons of mass. The proliferation security initiative psi is a global effort to stop the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction wmd, their delivery systems, and related materials to and from states and nonstate actors of concern.
Proliferation security initiative meeting in ottawa 2628 may. The new face of interdiction, the center for strategic and international studies and the massachusetts institute of technology, the washington quarterly, spring 2005, 28. National security adviser stephen hadley talked about proliferation challenges in the 21st century, and how the proliferation security initiative. Kelsey davenport, director for nonproliferation policy, 202 4638270 x102 updated. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
The proliferation security initiative psi is a voluntary, multilateral effort initiated by u. The proliferation security initiative psi will hold its annual meeting of the operational experts group oeg in ottawa, canada may 2628. On 31 may, the commonwealth of dominica became the 99 th state to endorse the psi. The bush administration in 2003 launched the proliferation security initiative psi, a usled international anti proliferation coalition formed to control the spread of nuclear weapons through interdiction. May 01, 2004 since the ascendance of terrorism as one of the major threats to international peace and security, or at least the worlds realization of terrorism as such, the potential proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd has acquired a new dimension of threat. Click download or read online button to get global non proliferation and counter terrorism book now. Proliferation security initiative psi activity program, 5. Origins and evolution of the proliferation security initiative on december 11, 2002, president george w. This is where the proliferation security initiative psi comes in. Among the many measures introduced in the post2001 period to address terrorism at sea, the proliferation security initiative psi has acquired a place of prominence, especially as the 2005 protocol to the convention on suppression of unlawful activities against the safety of maritime navigation.
The proliferation security initiative council on foreign. The proliferation security initiative psi ministry of. President bush announced the proliferation security initiative psi on may 31, 2003. Bureau of public affairs washington, dc the proliferation security initiative psi, announced by president bush in krakow, poland on may 31, 2003, is a multinational response to the growing challenge posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd, their delivery systems, and related materials worldwide. Dvids news proliferation security initiative workshop.
This initiative, which started in 2003, is a response to the serious challenge posed by the proliferation of wmd, their delivery. The proliferation security initiative psi had controversial beginnings in the george w. Customs and border protection cbp began its involvement. Agentic constructivism and the proliferation security. The proliferation security initiative psi is an aggressive global. The proliferation security initiative psi at a glance. The proliferation security initiative is a response to the growing challenge posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, and related materials worldwide. Specifically, psi seeks to enhance interdiction capabilities and increase coordination between states to disrupt trade in weapons of mass destruction wmd. As it marks its 10th anniversary, the initiative faces a continually evolving set of challenges in its efforts to target the transport of consignments of proliferation concern. Nuclear proliferation is one of the greatest challenges to international security. Proliferation security initiative psi january 18, 2011 open pdf 176 kb the proliferation security initiative psi was formed to increase international cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass destruction wmd, their delivery systems, and related materials. The proliferation security initiative and the evolution of.
Google scholar shulman, mr 2006 the proliferation security initiative and the evolution of the law on the use of force. Bush published the national strategy to combat weapons of mass destruction an unprecedentedcomprehensive approach to prevent and protect against wmd. The proliferation security initiative psi was conceived in 2003 as a response to a growing threat of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The proliferation security initiative consists of 91 countries seeking to limit the spread of weapons of mass destruction between states or nonstate actors that would thereby pose a serious threat to global or regional security. It strives to coordinate participating states efforts, consistent with national legal authorities and relevant international law e. Proliferation security initiative 2016 midlevel political. If the inline pdf is not rendering correctly, you can download the pdf file here. Practical considerations for implementation of the draft protocol to the convention for the suppression of unlawful.
Nonproliferation challenges facing the trump administration. Bush in may 2003 to strengthen the nonproliferation architecture. The proliferation security initiative psi is a multinational response to the challenge posed by the threat of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd. The proliferation security initiative psi is a global effort that aims to stop trafficking of weapons of mass destruction wmd, their delivery systems, and related materials to and from states and nonstate actors of proliferation concern. Proliferation security initiative psi activity program, 5 mar 2015. Jan 18, 2011 this report looks at the background and current status of the proliferation security initiative psi, which was formed to increase international cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass destruction wmd. Three years on richard bond key points the high level political meeting in warsaw, poland on 23 june 2006 was the first major gathering of states participating in the proliferation security initiative since june 2004 and. Request pdf proliferation security initiative psi president bush announced the proliferation security initiative psi on may 31, 2003.
The goal of the psi is to create a more dynamic, creative. The proliferation security initiative is a response to the growing challenge posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery. In this context, president bush announced on may 31, 2003, the proliferation security initiative, which aims to enhance and expand our efforts to prevent the flow of wmd, their delivery systems, and related materials on the ground, in the air, and at sea, to and from states and nonstate actors of proliferation concern. Proliferation security initiative psi january 16, 2008. Proliferation security initiative psi january 16, 2008 open pdf 109 kb the proliferation security initiative psi was formed to increase international cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass destruction wmd, their delivery systems, and related materials. Launched by the president of the united states in 2003, u. Psi is a global cooperative effort to stop trafficking in weapons of mass destruction wmd. Specifically, psi seeks to enhance interdiction capabilities and increase coordination between.
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