15 November: Launch - Governing the Bomb: Civilian Control and Democratic Accountability of Nuclear Weapons
"Go nuclear" or " go zero"? How well can established and emerging nuclear-armed states manage their nuclear affairs? Who commands and controls a country’s nuclear forces? What effect does the balance between secrecy and openness regarding nuclear weapons have on larger questions of security and democracy? These questions demand urgent attention as the international community stands at a nuclear crossroads.
Date: Monday, 15 November, 2010
Time: 13:30 - 15:00 (drinks and sandwiches will be offered from 13:00)
Location: Palais de Nations, Geneva - Room XI
The book launch, organized by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) together with Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) and the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), provides a unique opportunity to meet and discuss pertinent issues of contemporary nuclear weapons governance.
Moderator:
- H.E. Mr. Jürg Lauber, Deputy Permament Representative of Switzerland and Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament
Speakers:
- Mr. Valèrie Mantels, Secretary of the Conference on Disarmament and Coordinator of the United Nations Disarmament Fellowships Programme
- Dr. Bates Gill, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
- Dr. Hans Born, Senior Fellow, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
Programme:
13:30-14.15: Opening and presentation of the book
14.15-14:45: Discussion/Questions and Answers
14:55-15:00: Closing remarks by the moderator
13:30-14.15: Opening and presentation of the book
14.15-14:45: Discussion/Questions and Answers
14:55-15:00: Closing remarks by the moderator
For registration and questions please email DCAF.
