James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies

Monterey Institute of International Studies

A Graduate School of Middlebury College

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October 27, 2010

New Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation to be

Launched: James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Selected as Austrian Foreign Ministry’s NGO Partner
On October 27, 2010, the Austrian Foreign Ministry for European and International
Affairs publically announced the selection of the James Martin Center of
Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Monterey Institute of International Studies as its
partner institution in the establishment of the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-
Proliferation. The new Center will serve as an international hub for discussions among
representatives of civil society, governments, and international organizations of the most
pressing nuclear disarmament and proliferation challenges. Particular attention will be
given to devising creative but practical means to address these challenges and to educate
the public—especially young people—in this regard.

The Austrian Foreign Ministry received applications from many respected institutions
and selected CNS because of its leadership in the field of nonproliferation and its shared
vision for the new Vienna Center. Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger noted
in a press release today that “[w]ith the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
in charge, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation possesses the ideal
preconditions to give Civil Society a strong voice in the field of disarmament.” Both the
Ministry and CNS look forward to working closely with other NGOs, the media, national
governments, and international organizations to promote global efforts in the areas of
nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation.

It is anticipated that the new Center will begin operation in early 2011.

Following the announcement of CNS’s selection, Dr. William Potter, Director of CNS,
noted that “CNS welcomes the opportunity to partner with the Austrian Foreign Ministry
in establishing the new Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. I am
confident that it will soon be regarded as the place to turn to in Europe for cutting edge
research and training on nuclear arms control issues.”

Mr. Leonard Spector, Deputy Director, CNS (Washington DC), highlighted that “the
Vienna Center will open an exciting new chapter for CNS. With its proximity to the
International Atomic Energy Agency and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Organization, it will give CNS a unique opportunity to contribute to strengthening
international nuclear verification systems. Vienna is also an ideal location for convening
working groups on U.S.-Russian, European, and Middle Eastern nuclear affairs.”

Dr. Patricia Lewis, Deputy Director, CNS (Monterey), noted further that “the
decision of the Austrian government to open the Vienna Center for Disarmament and
Non-Proliferation demonstrates its long-standing and deep commitment to nuclear
disarmament and nonproliferation. CNS is delighted to be Austria’s partner and join in
their creative approach to nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation challenges. We bring
to Vienna decades of experience in educating the next generation and we are keen to
engage the public, particularly young people, in this endeavor.”

The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies strives to combat the spread of
weapons of mass destruction by training the next generation of nonproliferation
specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis. Based at the Monterey
Institute of International Studies, a graduate school of Middlebury College, CNS is the
largest nongovernmental organization in the United States devoted to research and
training on nonproliferation issues.

For additional comments, please contact:

 Dr. William Potter, CNS Director, wpotter@miis.edu or 831-647-4154

 Mr. Leonard Spector, CNS Deputy Director (Washington DC Office),
leonard.spector@miis.edu, or 202-942-3100 ext. 302
 Dr. Patricia Lewis, CNS Deputy Director, (Monterey Office),
patricia.lewis@miis.edu or 831-647-6575