NPT NPD v.02 AWS
ENHANCING MYANMAR’S ROLE IN ASEAN’S NONPROLIFERATION NETWORKS
Nay Yan Oo Pacific Forum CSIS
OUTLINE ASEAN’s Nonproliferation Networks How Myanmar can contribute
TO PRESERVE SOUTHEAST ASIA AS A NUCLEAR WEAPON-FREE ZONE AND FREE OF ALL OTHER WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (ARTICLE 1 PARAGRAPH 3)
ASEAN VISION 2020 Envision a Southeast Asia free from nuclear weapons, with all the Nuclear Weapon States committed to the purposes of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty through their adherence to its Protocol. Envision SEA free from all other weapons of mass destruction.
•Ensure implementation of SEANWFZ Treaty and its Plan of Action •Support the establishment of regional nuclear weapon-free zones •Develop coordinated ASEAN approach to improve nuclear safety, in cooperation with the IAEA and other relevant partners •Promote disarmament and nonproliferation while enhancing ASEAN capacity to address deliberate/accidental release of hazardous substances/agents of WMD
ASEAN’S NONPROLIFERATION NETWORKS
SEANWFZ
ASEANTOM
SEANWFZ Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Treaty of Bangkok) Entered into force in 1997 for all ASEAN countries No secretariat, only ministerial-level commission None of the nuclear weapon states (NWS) has yet signed the protocols
Article VII of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
KEY FEATURES OF SEANWFZ Non-proliferation Develop, manufacture or otherwise acquire, possess or have control over nuclear weapons; station or transport nuclear weapons by any means; test or use nuclear weapons Environmental Protection (radioactive material or wastes) Use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes IAEA Safeguards Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident
ASEAN NETWORK OF REGULATORY BODIES ON ATOMIC ENERGY
“strengthen nuclear safety, security, and safeguards within the ASEAN community by enhancing cooperation and complementing the work among member states with the existing mechanisms at the national, regional, and international levels”
ASEANATOM Term of Reference was signed in 2013 Key point of contact with the IAEA to promote collaboration among nuclear regulatory bodies and relevant authorities in ASEAN Member States. Sharing best practices and experiences Assisting implementing relevant commitments to the IAEA Regional cooperation in nuclear emergency preparedness and response, environmental radiation monitoring, and nuclear security, etc.
MYANMAR SHOULD PLAY A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN ASEAN’S NONPROLIFERATION NETWORKS.
HOW? Take a Leadership Role Share Experiences (translation problems) Create Next Generation of Experts
SEANWFZ
ASEANATOM
ARF-NPD
CSCAP-NPD
KEY CHALLENGES FOR MYANMAR Other Priorities Limited Resources Lack of Capacity
International Treaties Myanmar has signed Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) IAEA Additional Protocol (AP) Small Quantities Protocol (SQP) Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Ban Treaty)
Capacity Building
Implementation
Nonproliferation
3 TAKEAWAYS Myanmar can/should contribute more in ASEAN’s nonproliferation networks. International community is ready to help Myanmar. Developing next generation of nonproliferation experts is essential.
Nay Yan Oo Pacific Forum CSIS
OUTLINE ASEAN’s Nonproliferation Networks How Myanmar can contribute
TO PRESERVE SOUTHEAST ASIA AS A NUCLEAR WEAPON-FREE ZONE AND FREE OF ALL OTHER WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (ARTICLE 1 PARAGRAPH 3)
ASEAN VISION 2020 Envision a Southeast Asia free from nuclear weapons, with all the Nuclear Weapon States committed to the purposes of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty through their adherence to its Protocol. Envision SEA free from all other weapons of mass destruction.
•Ensure implementation of SEANWFZ Treaty and its Plan of Action •Support the establishment of regional nuclear weapon-free zones •Develop coordinated ASEAN approach to improve nuclear safety, in cooperation with the IAEA and other relevant partners •Promote disarmament and nonproliferation while enhancing ASEAN capacity to address deliberate/accidental release of hazardous substances/agents of WMD
ASEAN’S NONPROLIFERATION NETWORKS
SEANWFZ
ASEANTOM
SEANWFZ Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Treaty of Bangkok) Entered into force in 1997 for all ASEAN countries No secretariat, only ministerial-level commission None of the nuclear weapon states (NWS) has yet signed the protocols
Article VII of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
KEY FEATURES OF SEANWFZ Non-proliferation Develop, manufacture or otherwise acquire, possess or have control over nuclear weapons; station or transport nuclear weapons by any means; test or use nuclear weapons Environmental Protection (radioactive material or wastes) Use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes IAEA Safeguards Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident
ASEAN NETWORK OF REGULATORY BODIES ON ATOMIC ENERGY
“strengthen nuclear safety, security, and safeguards within the ASEAN community by enhancing cooperation and complementing the work among member states with the existing mechanisms at the national, regional, and international levels”
ASEANATOM Term of Reference was signed in 2013 Key point of contact with the IAEA to promote collaboration among nuclear regulatory bodies and relevant authorities in ASEAN Member States. Sharing best practices and experiences Assisting implementing relevant commitments to the IAEA Regional cooperation in nuclear emergency preparedness and response, environmental radiation monitoring, and nuclear security, etc.
MYANMAR SHOULD PLAY A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN ASEAN’S NONPROLIFERATION NETWORKS.
HOW? Take a Leadership Role Share Experiences (translation problems) Create Next Generation of Experts
SEANWFZ
ASEANATOM
ARF-NPD
CSCAP-NPD
KEY CHALLENGES FOR MYANMAR Other Priorities Limited Resources Lack of Capacity
International Treaties Myanmar has signed Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) IAEA Additional Protocol (AP) Small Quantities Protocol (SQP) Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Ban Treaty)
Capacity Building
Implementation
Nonproliferation
3 TAKEAWAYS Myanmar can/should contribute more in ASEAN’s nonproliferation networks. International community is ready to help Myanmar. Developing next generation of nonproliferation experts is essential.
