GSI President Jonathan Granoff chaired the event

The distinguished panelists from left to right: Kathryn Matthews from the office of Congressman Ed Markey, Daryl Kimball of the Arms Contol Association and Ambassador Bob Grey of the Bipartisan Security Group

Ambassador Grey laid out some challenges inherent within the American political system

ACA's Executive Director discussed the prospects for the Nuclear Posture Review, the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and the future of the Strategic Arms Reductions Treaty.

Ms. Matthews, a Science Fellow on Rep. Markey's staff and former Los Alamos employee, discussed the intricacies of working on the Hill.

Ms. Rhianna Tyson Kreger urged the audience to use what they learned at the session to stimulate ideas for what diplomats can do to move the issue up the political agenda.