Major powers' nuclear policies and international order in the 21st century

This is a report of the proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Security Affairs hosted by the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) on 18 November 2009. At the symposium, entitled "Major Powers' Nuclear Policies and International Order in the 21st Century," distinguished experts from China, France, India, Japan, Russia, the UK and the US explored the role of nuclear weapons and the future of international order from various viewpoints. These issues represent some of the greatest challenges the international community faces in the 21st century.