Gareth Evans

Gareth Evans, former Australian foreign minister and esteemed professor at ANU, dives into the pressing issues of nuclear arms control. He discusses the alarming rise in nuclear risks from major powers and highlights the failures of past arms agreements. Evans argues for Australia's leadership in a new arms control initiative, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies like a no-first-use policy. He also reflects on past nuclear near-misses, the irrationality of using such weapons, and the complex dynamics around Israel's nuclear status and Iran's ambitions.