Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN)
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The ISN Bureau:
- spearheads efforts to promote international consensus on WMD proliferation through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy;
- leads the development of diplomatic responses to specific bilateral and regional WMD proliferation challenges, including today's threats posed by Iran, North Korea, and Syria. Develops and supports strategic dialogues with India, Pakistan, China, and other key states or groups of states.
- addresses WMD proliferation threats posed by non-state actors and terrorist groups by improving physical security, using interdiction and sanctions, and actively participating in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI);
- works closely with the UN, the G-8, NATO, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other international institutions and organizations to reduce and eliminate the threat posed by WMD
- supports efforts of the international community to prevent, protect against, and respond to the threat or use of WMD by terrorists; leads coordination for the U.S. government's as co-chair to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, a partnership of 75 countries (and growing) committed to preventing, protecting against, and responding to nuclear terrorism.
State Designation of North Korean Nuclear Entity
June 30, 2009
The U.S. Department of State today targeted North Korea’s nuclear proliferation network by designating Namchongang Trading Corporation (NCG) under Executive Order 13382. E.O. 13382 is an authority aimed at freezing the assets of proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their supporters, and at isolating them from the U.S. financial and commercial systems. Entities designated under E.O. 13382 are prohibited from engaging in all transactions with any U.S. person and are subject to a U.S. asset freeze. [more]
Republic of Korea Endorses Proliferation Security Initiative Principles
May 26, 2009
On Tuesday, May 26, 2009, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) announced its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Statement of Interdiction Principles. The United States welcomes ROK participation in the PSI and looks forward to working with the ROK government to advance the nonproliferation goals of the PSI and its Statement of Interdiction Principles. [more]
UAE Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation (123 Agreement)
May 21, 2009
The UAE Agreement contains the strongest nonproliferation conditions of any negotiated by the United States. Of special note is the UAE’s commitment to obtain nuclear fuel from reliable and responsible suppliers rather than pursue indigenous uranium enrichment and reprocessing, fuel cycle activities that pose the most serious proliferation risks. This commitment is reflected within the Agreement as a legally binding obligation on the part of the UAE not to engage in enrichment or reprocessing within its territory. [more]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States and Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
May 21, 2009
On May 21, 2009, President Obama submitted to Congress an Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (a so-called ‘123 Agreement' after the relevant section of the U.S. Atomic Energy Act). This important Agreement reinforces a particularly strong and mutually beneficial political, security, and economic relationship. The UAE is a valued partner on many issues, showing close cooperation with us on support for the Palestinian Authority, Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where they have deployed combat troops. [more]
P-5 Non-Proliferation Treaty
May 15, 2009
Spokesman Kelly: "Our Delegations reiterate our enduring and unequivocal commitment to work towards nuclear disarmament, an obligation shared by all NPT states parties. We welcome the decision by the U.S. and Russia to negotiate an agreement to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and the recent emphasis on further steps, including promotion of entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and negotiation at the CD of a Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty within its agreed programme of work." [more]
Appointment of Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control Robert J. Einhorn (6/1/09)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert J. Einhorn as Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control.
Mr. Einhorn and his staff will provide advice and support to Secretary Clinton, the Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security, and other Department Principals on nonproliferation and arms controls issues, and will help develop and implement Administration policies and diplomatic strategies in those areas.
Mr. Einhorn previously served in the State Department for 29 years, including as Assistant Secretary of State for Nonproliferation during the Administration of President William J. Clinton.
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