This is a Phase III deliverable from the Reductions Working Group.
In the Reductions Working Group, our approach to Phase III emphasized the importance of a three-tiered analytical approach that considers systems-level factors, diversion pathways, and processes, procedures, techniques, and technologies. Mini-exercises were useful for connecting these layers. The process also underscored the importance of cooperation among diplomats and technical experts, both from states with and without nuclear weapons. Building trust emerged as a central theme, with the IPNDV playing a pivotal role in fostering a comprehensive and shared appreciation of verification challenges—and in advancing our shared understanding of how to meet those challenges to advance the goal of nuclear disarmament.
