This panel session will recognize, and acknowledge, the Golden Anniversary of the NonProliferation Treaty (NPT) which entered into force 50 years ago in early 1970. A historical review will be given by distinguished individuals having familiarity with the treaty. Discussion will then turn to present day and include discussion regarding the future. Among the ANS professional divisions, the NNPD is clearly the logical sponsor for this important nuclear-based treaty which has added greatly to the safety and security of our nation and the world.

Speakers

George Shultz

Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Sam Nunn

Nuclear Threat Initiative

Sig Hecker

Stanford University

Pete Lyons

DOE/Office of Nuclear Energy (Retired)

Mary Dunzick-Gougar

Idaho State University

Richard Meserve

Carnegie Institution for Science

John Hamre

Center for Strategic and International Studies

Bill Ostendorff

U.S. Naval Academy

H.M. “Hash” Hashemian

President 2025-2026 ANS

AMS Corp.

John Kotek

Senior Vice President of Policy Development and Public Affairs

NEI

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Reference — Panelist's Bios