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The Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace (HOPe) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) have decided to launch a joint research project.
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By pooling their respective resources, they aim to present an early roadmap for security that does not rely on nuclear deterrence and to develop policies that encourage moving away from deterrence doctrine, thereby solidifying efforts toward nuclear abolition. The study assumes a defined future end-state of zero nuclear weapons and will build a pathway toward it, rather than projecting forward from current conditions. This approach allows the research to present a more ambitious and coherent security vision. Building on existing studies, the initiative will assess current knowledge, identify critical gaps, and produce a concise, accessible report tailored for policymakers, journalists, and the broader public. The focus is on delivering practical insights rather than lengthy academic analysis. This project begins at the 2026 NPT Review Conference that opened this week and a preliminary analysis will be presented at the first Review Conference on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in November-December. In announcing this cooperation, Hiroshima Governor Mika Yokota said “Hiroshima Prefecture and HOPe have collaborated with ICAN for seven years to foster human resources for international peace contributions. Drawing on their mutual understanding and in light of the critical international situation where the nuclear taboo is on the verge of disappearing, the two organisations have decided to vigorously advance the development of security frameworks that do not rely on nuclear deterrence.” While ICAN’s Head of Policy, Alicia Sanders-Zakre said: “ICAN welcomes the opportunity to deepen our collaboration with the Prefecture of Hiroshima in our shared effort to transform nuclear risk to nuclear abolition.” |
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For further information or to request an interview, contact: Alistair Burnett, ICAN Head of Media [email protected] +41 78 238 7179 |
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