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50th Anniversary of the NPT
Topic Started: Dec 18 2017, 06:06 PM (1,019 Views)
Gabe
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Posted Image Rex Tillerson
Secretary of State

As the world approaches the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, I would like to invite the world's nuclear powers for talks in Seattle, Washington to discuss our obligations under the Non-Nuclear Proliferation Treaty. The second pillar of the Treaty is disarmament, yet across all of the nuclear powers, more money is being invested in the development and production of nuclear weapons than is often being spent on foreign aid and development. I would hope for positive and practical talks, free from finger pointing and needless hostile language.

In recent years the world has seen the agreement between the P5+1 to reach an agreement with Iran over its alleged nuclear program. We have a duty to set an example to aspirant nuclear states, and to the international community as a whole, that we take our obligations seriously. The New START agreement between the United States and the Russian Federation should be lauded as a positive step, but I believe we must all go further. My own government will be making a pledge to reduce our nuclear stockpile at these talks, and I would urge those attending to consider their own stockpiles and discuss ideas for reductions.

50 years ago, on 1 July 1968, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was opened for signature. The treaty recognized five states as nuclear-weapon states: the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, and the Republic of China (then succeeded by the Peoples Republic of China). Since then, India, Pakistan and North Korea have joined the nuclear powers, and there are rumours about an additional country, but this is not the place for discussion on that matter. Nuclear weapons undoubtedly pose the gravest threat to security. The talk of 'global terrorist networks' is a pin prick compared to the implications of an accidental launch, a mistake in handling or a deliberate use of such weapons. There are too many weapons held around the world, and action must be taken.

Article VI of the NPT declares that "Each of the Parties to the Treaty undertakes to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament, and on a treaty on general and complete disarmament." This has been interpreted by the International Court of Justice as meaning that there exists an obligation to pursue in good faith and bring to a conclusion negotiations leading to nuclear disarmament in all its aspects under strict and effective international control.

Looking around the world, this just isn't the case. Only the United Kingdom looks set to reduce its stockpile, with other nations either maintaining existing levels or seeking to expand their arsenals. Following the removal of President Trump from office, President Pence has ordered a full review of the United States nuclear program, a review which will look to reduce the number of warheads needed to safely provide the United States and it's allies with a credible nuclear deterrent, and we would like to call on all other nuclear powers to come here and sit down to discuss where reductions can be made in the worlds nuclear stockpiles.
Edited by Gabe, Dec 18 2017, 06:06 PM.
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Redbirdfan
Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Minister Tariq Fatemi
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Pakistan

Pakistan will sign the agreement as well.
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Acer
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Jean-Yves Le Drian
Ministre de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

France is willing to sign this treaty too, assuming all other members in it also signs. One remaining point that needs to be addressed is when all treaty signatories need to be in compliance to the guidelines stated here.

We propose a 3 year timeline, with 50% compliance by 2 years from the date of signing, and inspections to start after the first year in measurable process towards the compliance guidelines listed here. We would also be amenable to an accelerated 2 year timeline.
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Sergey Lavrov
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Minister Le Drian, Russia is happy to see that France is willing to sign, and we agree that there should be a timeline for compliance, but the one you have suggested is utterly unfeasible for two nations, namely the United States and Russia. Both our nations has to safely and securely dismantle, and dispose off, several thousand weapons, which Russia would forsee taking at least a deacde. History shows us that when the process was at its fastest, due to high experience with it, around 1,000 warheads could be dismantled annually in the US, and several hundred annually in Russia. Later numbers is showing the US doing around 300 warheads per year.

Thus, Russia would like to suggest a modified timeframe, one that sees the US and Russia having 10 years to do the dismantling, and with a lowest annual number of 250 warheads, while other nations are getting a 3-4 year period in which to do the process.
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Gabe
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Posted Image Rex Tillerson
Secretary of State

Taking into account the discussions we've all had here my staff has formulated the following agreement for us to sign.

The Seattle Accords

Preamble:
The United States of America, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Republic of India, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan agree to the following nuclear and strategic weapons reductions initiatives and limits.

Section I, Nuclear Warheads:

Article I, Scope of Application:
a) The provisions of this agreement apply to all nuclear weapons possessed, owned, operated, or on loan by any of the parties;
b) 'Nuclear weapons' are as defined by the IAEA;
c) This agreement will take effect on January 1st, 2020, unless it is not signed by all parties until that time. If that becomes the case, then the agreement will take effect when all parties' legislative bodies ratify it;
d) The following reduction limits will take effect on January 1st, 2030;
e) The following tiers are set forth. Tier 1: USA, Russia; Tier 2, UK, France, China; Tier 3 India, Pakistan;

Article II, Supremacy:
a) In case of conflict between this agreement and another bilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;
b) In case of conflict between this agreement and a domestic law, the former will take precedence;
c) In case of conflict between this agreement and a multilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;

Article III, Tier One Stockpile Reductions:
a) The Russian Federation will reduce it's nuclear stockpile to no more than two thousand four hundred (2,400) active and stored warheads;
b) The United States of America will reduce it's nuclear stockpile to no more than two thousand two hundred fifty (2,250) active and stored warheads;

Article IV, Tier Two Stockpile Reductions:
a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will reduce it's nuclear stockpile to no more than one hundred fifty (150) active and stored warheads;
b) The Republic of France will reduce it's nuclear stockpile to no more than one hundred fifty (150) active and stored warheads;
c) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's nuclear stockpile to no more than one hundred fifty (150) active and stored warheads;

Article V, Tier Three Stockpile Reductions:
a) The Republic of India will reduce it's nuclear stockpile to no more than one hundred (100) active and stored warheads;
b) The Islamic Republic of Pakistan will reduce it's nuclear stockpile to no more than one hundred (100) active and stored warheads;

Article VI, Warhead Restrictions:
a) All parties agree to a warhead yield limit of no more than five hundred (500) kilotons

Section II, Ballistic Missile Submarines:

Article I, Scope of Application:
a) A ballistic missile submarine is defined as any submersible vessel capable of carrying and launching a ballistic type missile of any range;
b) The provisions of this agreement apply to all nuclear weapons possessed, owned, operated, or on loan by any of the parties;
c) This agreement will take effect on January 1st, 2020, unless it is not signed by all parties until that time. If that becomes the case, then the agreement will take effect when all parties' legislative bodies ratify it;
d) The following reduction limits will take effect on January 1st, 2025;
e) The following tiers are set forth. Tier 1: USA, Russia; Tier 2, UK, France, China; Tier 3 India, Pakistan;

Article II, Supremacy:
a) In case of conflict between this agreement and another bilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;
b) In case of conflict between this agreement and a domestic law, the former will take precedence;
c) In case of conflict between this agreement and a multilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;

Article III, Tier One SSBN/SSB Reductions:
a) The Russian Federation will reduce it's SSBN/SSB count to no more than eight (8) active vessels;
b) The United States of America will reduce it's SSBN/SSB count to no more than eight (8) active vessels;

Article IV, Tier Two SSBN/SSB Reductions:
a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will reduce it's SSBN/SSB count to no more than four (4) active vessels;
b) The Republic of France will reduce it's SSBN/SSB count to no more than four (4) active vessels;
c) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's SSBN/SSB count to no more than four (4) active vessels;

Article V, Tier Three SSBN/SSB Reductions:
a) The Republic of India will reduce it's SSBN/SSB count to no more than four (4) active vessels;
b) The Republic of Pakistan will reduce it's SSBN/SSB count to no more than zero (0) active vessels;

Article VI, Missile Capacity:
a) The parties agree to limit all SSBN/SSB's to no more than 16 ballistic missiles;

Section III, Guided Missile Submarines:

Article I, Scope of Application:
a) A guided missile submarine is defined as any submersible vessel capable of carrying and launching fifty one (51) or more cruise missiles;
b) The provisions of this agreement apply to all SSGN/SSG's possessed, owned, operated, or on loan by any of the parties;
c) This agreement will take effect on January 1st, 2020, unless it is not signed by all parties until that time. If that becomes the case, then the agreement will take effect when all parties' legislative bodies ratify it;
d) The following reduction limits will take effect on January 1st, 2020;
e) The following tiers are set forth. Tier 1: USA, Russia; Tier 2, UK, France, China; Tier 3 India, Pakistan;

Article II, Supremacy:
a) In case of conflict between this agreement and another bilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;
b) In case of conflict between this agreement and a domestic law, the former will take precedence;
c) In case of conflict between this agreement and a multilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;

Article III, Tier One SSGN/SSG Reductions:
a) The Russian Federation will reduce it's SSGN/SSG count to no more than eight (8) active vessels;
b) The United States of America will reduce it's SSGN/SSG count to no more than eight (8) active vessels;

Article IV, Tier Two SSBN/SSB Reductions:
a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will reduce it's SSGN/SSG count to no more than four (4) active vessels;
b) The Republic of France will reduce it's SSGN/SSG count to no more than six (6) active vessels;
c) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's SSGN/SSG count to no more than six (6) active vessels;

Article V, Tier Three SSBN/SSB Reductions:
a) The Republic of India will reduce it's SSGN/SSG count to no more than two (2) active vessels;
b) The Republic of Pakistan will reduce it's SSGN/SSG count to no more than four (4) active vessels;

Article VI, Nuclear Restrictions:
a) The parties agree to prohibit the deployment of nuclear weapons aboard treaty restricted SSGN/SSG's

Section IV, Strategic Bombers:

Article I, Scope of Application:
a) A strategic bomber is defined as an aircraft with a range of more than 5,000km an/or a weapons payload above 15 tonnes;
b) Unarmed aircraft or aircraft with an armament of under 500lbs are not subject to restrictions by this section
c) The provisions of this agreement apply to all strategic bombers possessed, owned, operated, or on loan by any of the parties;
d) This agreement will take effect on January 1st, 2020, unless it is not signed by all parties until that time. If that becomes the case, then the agreement will take effect when all parties' legislative bodies ratify it;
e) The following reduction limits will take effect on January 1st, 2025;
f) The following tiers are set forth. Tier 1: USA, Russia; Tier 2, UK, France, China; Tier 3 India, Pakistan;

Article II, Supremacy:
a) In case of conflict between this agreement and another bilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;
b) In case of conflict between this agreement and a domestic law, the former will take precedence;
c) In case of conflict between this agreement and a multilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;

Article III, Tier One Strategic Bombers Reductions:
a) The Russian Federation will reduce it's strategic bomber count to no more than one hundred forty five (145) active and stored aircraft;
b) The United States of America will reduce it's strategic bomber count to no more than one hundred sixty five (165) active and stored aircraft;

Article IV, Tier Two Strategic Bombers Reductions:
a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will reduce it's strategic bomber count to no more than zero (0) active and stored aircraft;
b) The Republic of France will reduce it's strategic bomber count to no more than zero (0) active and stored aircraft;
c) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's strategic bomber count to no more than seventy five (75) active and stored aircraft;

Article V, Tier Three Strategic Bombers Reductions:
a) The Republic of India will reduce it's strategic bomber count to no more than zero (0) active and stored aircraft;
b) The Republic of Pakistan will reduce it's strategic bomber count to no more than zero (0) active and stored aircraft;

Article I, Scope of Application:
a) A ICBM is defined as an ballistic missile with a range of more than 4,400km;
b) A SLBM is defined as any ballistic missile designed to be fired from a submergale vessel:
b) The provisions of this agreement apply to all ICBM/SLBM's, owned, operated, or on loan by any of the parties;
c) This agreement will take effect on January 1st, 2020, unless it is not signed by all parties until that time. If that becomes the case, then the agreement will take effect when all parties' legislative bodies ratify it;
d) The following reduction limits will take effect on January 1st, 2025;
e) The following tiers are set forth. Tier 1: USA, Russia; Tier 2, UK, France, China; Tier 3 India, Pakistan;

Article II, Supremacy:
a) In case of conflict between this agreement and another bilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;
b) In case of conflict between this agreement and a domestic law, the former will take precedence;
c) In case of conflict between this agreement and a multilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;

Article III, Tier One ICBM/SLBM Reductions:
a) The Russian Federation will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than seven hundred (700) active and stored missiles;
b) The United States of America will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than six hundred and twenty five (625) active and stored missiles;

Article IV, Tier Two ICBM/SLBM Reductions:
a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than one hundred (100) active and stored missiles;
b) The Republic of France will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than one hundred (100) active and stored missiles;
c) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than one hundred ten (110) active and stored missiles;

Article V, Tier Three ICBM/SLBM Reductions:
a) The Republic of India will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than one hundred (100) active and stored missiles;
b) The Republic of Pakistan will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than fifty (50) active and stored missiles;

Article VI. Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicle Restrictions:
a) The parties agree to limit the number of nuclear MIRV's on each missile to 4;
b) The parties agree that no limit is set on the number of non nuclear MIRV's on each missile;

Section VI, Limitations on Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles and Medium Range Ballistic Missiles:

Article I, Scope of Application:
a) A ICBM is defined as an ballistic missile with a range of more than 4,400km;
b) A SLBM is defined as any ballistic missile designed to be fired from a submergale vessel:
c) The provisions of this agreement apply to all IRBM/MRBM's, owned, operated, or on loan by any of the parties;
d) This agreement will take effect on January 1st, 2020, unless it is not signed by all parties until that time. If that becomes the case, then the agreement will take effect when all parties' legislative bodies ratify it;
e) The following reduction limits will take effect on January 1st, 2025;
f) The following tiers are set forth. Tier 1: USA, Russia; Tier 2, UK, France; Tier 3, India, Pakistan; Tier 4, China;
g) China will be subject to special regulations regarding the limitations of the IRBM/MRBM section

Article II, Supremacy:
a) In case of conflict between this agreement and another bilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;
b) In case of conflict between this agreement and a domestic law, the former will take precedence;
c) In case of conflict between this agreement and a multilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;

Article III, Tier One ICBM/SLBM Reductions:
a) The Russian Federation will reduce it's IRBM/MRBM count to no more than zero (0) active and stored missiles;
b) The United States of America will reduce it's IRBM/MRBM count to no more than zero (0) active and stored missiles;

Article IV, Tier Two ICBM/SLBM Reductions:
a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will reduce it'sIRBM/MRBM count to no more than zero (0) active and stored missiles;
b) The Republic of France will reduce it's IRBM/MRBM count to no more than zero (0) active and stored missiles;
c) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's MRBM count to no more than one hundred and seventy five (175) active and stored missiles;

Article V, Tier Three ICBM/SLBM Reductions:
a) The Republic of India will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than one hundred (100) active and stored missiles;
b) The Republic of Pakistan will reduce it's ICBM/SLBM count to no more than fifty (50) active and stored missiles;

Article VI. Tier Four IRBM/MRBM Reductions:
a) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's MRBM count to no more than one hundred and seventy five (175) active and stored missiles;
b) The People's Republic of China will reduce it's IRBM count to no more than zero (0) active and stored missiles;

Article VII. Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicle Restrictions:
a) The parties agree to limit the number of nuclear MIRV's on each missile to 4;
b) The parties agree that no limit is set on the number of non nuclear MIRV's on each missile;

Section VII, Mandatory Joint Inspections:

Article I, Scope of Application:
a) A deployed weapon is considered to be a system which is currently staged for active use in under 30 minutes time;
b) The provisions of this agreement apply to all restricted systems, owned, operated, or on loan by any of the parties;
c) This section will take effect on January 1st, 2020, unless it is not signed by all parties until that time. If that becomes the case, then the agreement will take effect when all parties' legislative bodies ratify it;

Article II, Supremacy:
a) In case of conflict between this agreement and another bilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;
b) In case of conflict between this agreement and a domestic law, the former will take precedence;
c) In case of conflict between this agreement and a multilateral agreement, the former will take precedence;

Article III, Committee for Nuclear Reduction:
a) The Committee for Nuclear Reduction will be the oversight body of the Seattle Accords;
b) The Committee will be made up of 8 members with a rotating chairmanship that lasts 1 month;
c) Each member nation of the Seattle Accords will provide 1 member to the Committee;
d) The Committee will formulate reports based on the biannual reporting of stockpiles and annual inspections to gauge the progress of each member in their process of meeting the Seattle Accords;
e) The Committee by unanimous vote (excluding the accused nation) will retain the right to inspect any facility suspected of containing nuclear weapons regardless of a deployed status or not;

Article IV, Facility Inspections:
a) Any facility storing nuclear weapons are required to submit a biannual report detailing it's current stockpiles to the Committee for Nuclear Reduction;
b) Facilities storing not deployed nuclear weapons are subject annual detailed inspections of their stockpiles;
c) Facilities storing actively deployed nuclear weapons are not subject to annual inspections;
d) Facilities storing actively and not actively deployed Strategic Bombers are subject annual detailed inspections of their facilities;
e) Facilities storing not actively deployed ballistic missiles are subject annual detailed inspections of their launching systems and missiles;
f) Facilities storying actively deployed but immovable ballistic missiles are subject annual detailed inspections of their launching systems and missiles;
g) Road and rail mobile ballistic missiles are not subject annual detailed inspections of their launching systems and missiles;
h) SSGN and SSBN's are subject annual limited inspections of their launching systems and missiles;
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