NPT Preparatory Committee Ends Without Agreement Ahead of 2026 Review Conference

Recent discussions and events highlight ongoing global concerns about nuclear weapons, disarmament, and non-proliferation. Veteran negotiator Joel Wit reflects on decades of U.S.-North Korea nuclear diplomacy, sharing insights on past efforts and the challenges of future dialogue with Pyongyang. The United Nations held the final preparatory meeting for the 2026 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference, emphasizing the need for political will among member states to uphold and strengthen nuclear non-proliferation norms amid geopolitical tensions. Experts at a UN side event stressed the growing divide between nuclear and non-nuclear states and the urgent need to address the dangerous mindset that justifies nuclear weapon use, underscoring the importance of collective defense of life. Meanwhile, Pakistan's leadership condemned India's aggressive posture and the weaponization of water, calling for peace and stability in the region, framing nuclear conflict as a broader international concern. In the U.S., the Senate Armed Services Committee reviewed nuclear weapons programs, reflecting ongoing domestic attention to defense and atomic energy activities related to nuclear security.