In an exclusive interview with IRNA here, Dr. Reshmi Kazi, Associate Fellow, Nuclear and Arms Control Centre, Institute for Defence Studies & Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi, said, “Not inviting Iran to the 2016 NSS could prove to be a lost opportunity in consolidating a robust nuclear security regime. Integrating Iran into the global community would have further incentivized Tehran to make commitments to secure its dangerous nuclear materials from any illicit diversion.”
“It also could encourage Iran to sign and ratify the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Terrorism, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and extend support for International Atomic Energy Agency guidelines like the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radiological Sources”. She added
On the possibility of Iran’s membership in future in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) after signing a nuclear deal with world powers, the seasoned analyst of the world affairs said, “Membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group is premised upon the unanimous decision of the existing 48 members of the group. So any future prospect of Iran’s inclusion to the NSG will depend upon the consensus among the NSG members.”
On the importance of holding of the Nuclear Security Summit by the US president Barak Obama to ensure the safety of the nuclear materials all over the world, Dr. Kazi said, “Holding of the Nuclear Security Summit has played an exemplary role in raising awareness about the threat of nuclear terrorism. It has been successful in drawing a high-level political attention for securing all weapons usable nuclear materials from falling into wrong hands.”
“The results have been so far commendable. However, much more needs to be done to rid the world from emerging new nuclear risks – like threats from ISIS, growing production of highly enriched uranium, insider threats and increasing demands of nuclear energy that can accelerate proliferation risks.” She added.
On the measures to be taken by the Nuclear Security Summits to eliminate the nuclear threats in future, Dr. Kazi said, “The NSS must focus on how to deal with the new threats. An emphasis must also be placed on developing a strong culture of nuclear security that would contribute in building a robust nuclear security regime. The Summit also needs to focus on strengthening the existing international institutions like the IAEA, the NSSC and the CoEs and support their initiatives for raising the standards of nuclear security.”
On the why India and Pakistan, despite of not signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), have been invited to the 4th Nuclear Security Summit but not Iran, Dr. Kazi said, “India and Pakistan are victims of terrorism. Nuclear terrorism is a global threat which has been acknowledged by India and Pakistan and that is why they are cooperating in combating this menace.”
On the terms and conditions for admitting a new member in the NSG, she said, “It is of cardinal importance that the NSG should follow an objective, equitable and non-discriminatory approach for admitting new members. Moreover, a country must have an impeccable non-proliferation record and be a responsible nuclear nation for entry into the NSG. There must not be any discrimination or prejudice on these counts.”
“It also could encourage Iran to sign and ratify the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Terrorism, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and extend support for International Atomic Energy Agency guidelines like the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radiological Sources”. She added
On the possibility of Iran’s membership in future in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) after signing a nuclear deal with world powers, the seasoned analyst of the world affairs said, “Membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group is premised upon the unanimous decision of the existing 48 members of the group. So any future prospect of Iran’s inclusion to the NSG will depend upon the consensus among the NSG members.”
On the importance of holding of the Nuclear Security Summit by the US president Barak Obama to ensure the safety of the nuclear materials all over the world, Dr. Kazi said, “Holding of the Nuclear Security Summit has played an exemplary role in raising awareness about the threat of nuclear terrorism. It has been successful in drawing a high-level political attention for securing all weapons usable nuclear materials from falling into wrong hands.”
“The results have been so far commendable. However, much more needs to be done to rid the world from emerging new nuclear risks – like threats from ISIS, growing production of highly enriched uranium, insider threats and increasing demands of nuclear energy that can accelerate proliferation risks.” She added.
On the measures to be taken by the Nuclear Security Summits to eliminate the nuclear threats in future, Dr. Kazi said, “The NSS must focus on how to deal with the new threats. An emphasis must also be placed on developing a strong culture of nuclear security that would contribute in building a robust nuclear security regime. The Summit also needs to focus on strengthening the existing international institutions like the IAEA, the NSSC and the CoEs and support their initiatives for raising the standards of nuclear security.”
On the why India and Pakistan, despite of not signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), have been invited to the 4th Nuclear Security Summit but not Iran, Dr. Kazi said, “India and Pakistan are victims of terrorism. Nuclear terrorism is a global threat which has been acknowledged by India and Pakistan and that is why they are cooperating in combating this menace.”
On the terms and conditions for admitting a new member in the NSG, she said, “It is of cardinal importance that the NSG should follow an objective, equitable and non-discriminatory approach for admitting new members. Moreover, a country must have an impeccable non-proliferation record and be a responsible nuclear nation for entry into the NSG. There must not be any discrimination or prejudice on these counts.”
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