The Obama Vision and Nuclear Disarmament Preface

The years 2009-2010 were marked by important developments related to international efforts to promote arms control and disarmament in the non-conventional realm. Against the background of ongoing challenges to the nuclear nonproliferation regime in particular – due primarily to Iran’s steadfast efforts to advance towards a military nuclear option, North Korea’s nuclear defiance, and concerns over nuclear materials and technology finding their way to terrorists – the Obama administration spearheaded action to strengthen adherence to the regime.