IISS Strategic Dossier Special Presentation on Nuclear Programmes in the Middle East: In the shadows of Iran

Remarks by Mark Fitzpatrick

Senior Fellow for Non-proliferation

Moderated by Adam Ward

Executive Director, IISS-US

WASHINGTON, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the International Institute for Strategic Studies:

Thursday 19 June 2008

Sandwich Lunch 12:00hrs

Presentation and Discussion 12:30 - 14:00hrs

First Amendment Lounge, National Press Club

529 14th St NW # 1300

Washington, DC 20045

Nuclear Programmes in the Middle East: In the shadows of Iran provides a comprehensive overview of the history of nuclear programmes in the region, an evaluation of national nuclear capabilities and policies, and an analysis of future aspirations. The fact-rich country profiles, which includeIsrael andTurkey, also assess how each state may react to an Iranian nuclear weapons

capability. In addition to analyzing the proliferation risks inherent in the nuclear fuel cycle, the dossier assesses policy options, including possible regional arms control measures, that can help allow atomic energy to be harnessed for peaceful uses without engendering a 'proliferation cascade'.

Complimentary copies will be distributed only at the event. Please contact the IISS-US in advance to schedule interviews, arrange provisions for a TV crew or to discuss additional technical requirements. A mult box will be available for broadcast media.

As space is extremely limited, RSVPs (acceptances only) will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Kindly RSVP no later than 18 June 2008.

You will receive a personal confirmation as to whether you have been able to RSVP.

CONTACT: IISS-US, +1-202-659-1490, events-washington@iiss.org

SOURCE International Institute for Strategic Studies

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