Annapolis Conference Recap

PONI would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s Spring Conference at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The conference was attended on both days by over 110 people, including government officials, military personnel, academics, graduate students and midshipmen who each brought unique and interesting perspectives to the nuclear debate. An undeniable success, the conference showcased the networked community of young nuclear experts who will meet 21st century nuclear challenges. For those of you who unfortunately were not able to attend the Annapolis Conference, major themes discussed included: 1. Considerations for U.S. strategic posture 2. Proliferation dynamics and responses 3. Reconciling non-proliferation and arms control objectives with the need to sustain a credible capabilities through modernization 4. New nuclear capabilities and new challenges Through general discussions and break-out groups, new ideas were generated on how to deal with these challenges issues. Presenters also had the opportunity to further refine ideas for improvement and reform. PONI looks forward to continuing the discussion on nuclear issues at future conferences and helping bring together the leadership of both today and tomorrow.