Past Strategy Consultations:

•October 13 , 2009
"Defining Success at the NPT Review Conference," co-sponsored by the Government of Switzerland
Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations, New York
Chair: Ambassador Jürg Streuli of Switzerland and Henrik Salander, MPI Chairman

•May 6, 2009
"Progressive Initiatives," co-sponsored by Government of Austria and Third Preparatory Committee meeting of the 2010 Review Conference
United Nations, New York
Chair: Rhianna Tyson Kreger, GSI Senior Officer

•January 29-30, 2009
Article VI Forum: "New Imperatives and Openings for a Nuclear-Free World," co-sponsored by Government of Germany
Berlin, Germany
Chair: Henrik Salander, MPI Chairman  

•October 9 , 2008
"Removing Nuclear Weapons from the Security Equation: The responsibilities of the United States, Russia and Nato"
United Nations, New York
Chair: James Wurst, MPI Program Director  

•May 6, 2008
Article VI Forum: "Briefing for PrepCom Delegates"
Second Preparatory Committee Meeting of the 2010 Review Conference, Palais des Nations, Geneva
Chair: Rhianna Tyson Kreger, GSI Senior Officer

•April 30, 2008
"2010-2020: From Survival to Success," co-sponsored by Mayors for Peace
Second Preparatory Committee meeting of the 2010 Review Conference, Palais des Nations, Geneva
Chair: Aaron Tovish, Mayors for Peace  

•March 28-29, 2008
Article VI Forum: "NPT: Pathfinder to a Nuclear Weapons-Free World," co-sponsored by the Government of Ireland
Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C., MPI Chairman  

•November 1 , 2007
"Arms Control and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle"
MPI Headquarters, New York
Chair: James Wurst, MPI Program Director

•October 17, 2007
"Beyond the US-Russia Treaties of START/SORT"
MPI Headquarters, New York
Chair: John Burroughs, Executive Director of the Lawyer's Committee on Nuclear Policy

•October 9 , 2007
"Towards 2010: Priorities for NPT Consensus"
MPI Headquarters, New York
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C., MPI Chairman 

•October 8 , 2007
"Confidence-building Measures Towards A Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone in the Middle East"
MPI Headquarters, New York
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C., MPI Chairman

•Septermber 26 , 2007
"An International Sustainable Energy Agency"
MPI Headquarters, New York
Chair: Alice Slater, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

•July 6-7, 2007
"Revitalizing Nuclear Strategy Conference," co-sponsored by Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
Nova Scotia, Canada
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C., MPI Chairman  

•May 2, 2007
"Towards 2010: Priorities for NPT Consensus"
Austria Vienna Center
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C., MPI Chairman  

•March 29-30, 2007
Article VI Forum: “Forging a New Consensus for the NPT”
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C., MPI Chairman  

•October 12, 2006
"Revitalizing Nuclear Disarmament Norms: The Role of Middle Powers”
United Nations, New York
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C., MPI Chairman  

• September 28-29, 2006 - Ottawa, Canada
Third Meeting of The Article VI Forum: “Responding to the Challenges to the NPT”
Held for NGOs, representatives from the UN and other international agencies, and diplomats. Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.

• March 2-3, 2006 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Second Meeting of The Article VI Forum Consultation – “Gaining Confidence in Nuclear Disarmament Steps”
Held for high-level representatives of 21 states.
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.

• October 3, 2005 - United Nations, New York
Inaugural "Article VI Forum"
Held for high-level representatives from 28 states, as well as representatives from NGOs and the UN.
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.

• January 26-28, 2005 - The Carter Center, Atlanta
"Atlanta Consultation II: On the Future of the NPT"
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter hosted a consultation of diplomats and government officials at The Carter Center. The Consultation sought to preserve and strengthen the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) which President Carter said "was deeply wounded and whose very life is threatened."

• April 26, 2004- United Nations, New York
"Ensuring Full Implementation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty."
Attended by 30 governments and 40 NGO representatives.
Chair: Dr. Randy Rydell, Senior Political Affairs Officer in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs at the United Nations.
Keynote speaker Marian Hobbs, New Zealand's Minister for Disarmament.

• February 26-27, 2004 - Ottawa, Canada
“Building bridges: The Non-Proliferation Treaty and Canada’s Nuclear Weapons Policies”  
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.

• April 25, 2003 - United Nations, Geneva
"Advancing the NPT 13 Practical Steps"
Chair: Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister, Canada
Held for delegates at the United Nations during the 2003 Preparatory Committee for the 2005 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

• October 3, 2002 - United Nations, New York
"Priorities for Preserving the NPT"
Chair: Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister, Canada
Held for delegates at the United Nations during the 2002 meeting of the First Committee of the General Assembly.

• April 3, 2002 - United Nations, New York
"Nuclear Disarmament and Human Security: Ending the Conflict"
Chair: Jonathan Granoff
Held for delegates at the United Nations during the 2002 Preparatory Committee for the 2005 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

• April 30-May 2, 2001 - United Nations, New York
"Towards NPT 2005: An Action Plan for the 13 Steps"
Representatives of 16 governments and 30 NGO leaders attending.

• October 17, 2000 - United Nations, New York
"NPT 2000 Review Follow-Up"
For 30 government and NGO representatives.

• July 20-23, 2000 - Pugwash, Nova Scotia
"The Pugwash Consultation"
A planning meeting for MPI, and other NGO and UN representatives.

• January 26-27, 2000 - Carter Center, Atlanta
"Atlanta Consultation"
Chair: Jonathan Granoff
Co-Host: President Jimmy Carter
For 45 international leaders co-sponsored by the Carter Center, with the participation of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

• October 14, 1999 - United Nations, New York
"New Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament"
Organized and facilitated by MPI for 40 government representatives and 20 NGO delegates.

• February 25-27, 1999 - Rockefeller Foundation, New York
Organized and facilitated by MPI for 10 government representatives and 46 NGO delegates.