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Swimming through a sea of troubles: Russia and the P5 Process
Moscow views a lack of tangible deliverables as a serious impediment to the effectiveness of the P5.
The P5 Process: National perspectives
Ahead of the NPT Review Conference, this series from the European Leadership Network explores expert national viewpoints from the five nuclear-weapon states. This comes in advance of the release of two major ELN research papers on the P5 Process.
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The P5 Process: The United States and the international security environment
US engagement in the process looks distinct from that of other members as it’s inextricably linked to its perception of the global security environment.
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A path paved with thorns: How does China perceive and advance the P5 Process?
Beijing has re-started the P5 process after a break in formal conferences in 2017-2018 and has led on the glossary and Bangkok Treaty workstreams.
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The P5 Process: The United Kingdom’s coordination in 2019-2020
During the UK’s tenure as coordinator, London has advanced the doctrines discussion and transparency-building efforts in spite of stark disagreements.
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The P5 Process: a French perspective
France’s priorities for the P5 process are moving forward the deliberations on the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) and strategic risk reduction.
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Lessons from the London P5 Conference: Why civil society engagement is key for success
In February, the ELN and King’s College London coordinated the civil society events at the London P5 Process meeting.