Year
2013
Abstract
This panel discussion will address the concern expressed in the statement of Ambassador Susan Burk on April 30, 2012 at the 2012 Preparatory Committee for the 2015 NPT Review Conference: \"There is no greater threat to the integrity and vitality of the [NPT] than the unresolved cases of noncompliance. Because of the corrosive effect of noncompliance on international confidence in the NPT, we must redouble our efforts to encourage full compliance with [NPT] obligations.\" IAEA safeguards are performed under Article III.A.5 of its Statute. States accept IAEA safeguards under Article 3 of the NPT according to their safeguards agreement with IAEA. The aim of this panel discussion is to bring increased clarity on the obligations of States under the NPT, the IAEA Statute and their safeguards agreement with IAEA.