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Hayes Calls for Regional Solution to KEDO Grid Problem
It was attended by a DPRK delegation of experts from the Ministry of Coal and Electric Power, the Center for Non-Conventional Energy Technology Development, and the Korean Anti-Nuclear Peace Committee. Nautilus Research Associate David Von Hippel also participated in the meeting in an expert capacity, contributing a paper on energy efficiency improvement options for the DPRK.
Hayes Argues for United States to Engage and Invest in DPRK
Tom Fayle of Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Asia Pacific radio program interviewed Peter Hayes on progress in breaking down North-South Korean barriers as well as the pending US engagement of the DPRK on September 29, 2002.
In another interview, this time by David Lazarus in the San Francisco Chronicle on September 25, Hayes explained some of the realistic obstacles facing foreign investors in the DPRK. He suggested that the primary opportunities for American business are major infrastructure aid reconstruction programs combined with small-scale niche markets such as software development, minerals export, and eco-tourism.
"Be very clear about what you're going to deliver and what they're going to deliver," Hayes explained, "And then renegotiate as you go."
Kang Proposes New Approach to North Korea Nuclear Problem
Nautilus Research Associate Dr. Jungmin Kang published an Op-Ed piece in the Japanese newspaper the Asahi Shimbun regarding the on-going IAEA inspection issues and the future development of the light water reactor project. Kang argues that in order for North Korea to dismantle its frozen nuclear facilities and insure its nuclear liability before the first reactor is complete, they need international assistance to complete these expensive plans. In this context, Japan's contribution to resolve these challenges is expected and South Korea must be willing to import a significant portion of electricity generated from the two light-water reactors, cooperate in science and technology, and collaborate on R&D with North Korea on decommissioning and decontamination of North Korea's frozen reactors and related nuclear facilities.
The Op-Ed can be read here.
Kristensen Article Published in South Korean Newspaper Chungang Ilbo
Nautilus Senior Researcher Hans M. Kristensen's report describing recent US nuclear and missile defense planning against North Korea is the frontpage feature on the Bulletin of Atomic the Scientists website. The article has also been picked up by the Korean media and was translated and published in the South Korean daily newspaper Chungang Ilbo via the Foreign Broadcast Information Service.
Read the full report here.
Farewell to Sandy Buffett
After two exciting and productive years at the Nautilus Institute, Sandy Buffett is moving on. As a Senior Program Officer for the Globalization and Governance program, Sandy managed two major projects: the California Global Corporate Accountability Project; and the International Sustainable and Ethical Investment Rules project. She also edited the Handbook for Corporate Social Responsibility and the INVNet list sever on international investment rules.
Sandy will take some time off to rest and refresh before setting a new direction in her commitment to ethics in financial markets and coporate governance. We are grateful for her excellent work and wish her well in future endeavors.
Pegasus Continues New Crew Training
Ahmad Argues for Stronger Civil Society Role in South Asian Peace
Zulfiqar Ahmad gave a presentation to members of San Francisco/Bay area Indian and Pakistani community on the prospect and possibility of achieving
peace on the sub continent. Ahmad emphasized the importance of US and
South Asian civil society groups and their critical role in actively
engaging in efforts to encourage Indian, Pakistani and US policymakers to
seek peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute. The event was organized by
the Fremont public library.
Nautilus Publishes Virtual Diasporas Conference Papers
On April 25 2002, in partnership with the World Affairs Council, the
"Virtual Diasporas in Global Problem Solving" Project convened an
international assembly of key academic, government, diaspora organization,
and NGO representatives to initiate a focused dialogue integrating the
results of this research. At the heart of the workshop was a series of
commissioned papers analyzing the relationship between global diasporas,
the information revolution, and global problems solving. The papers have
been completed and are now available as full texts: here.
New Volunteers Train Aboard Pegasus
Kristensen article about US nuclear planning, North Korea
An article by Nautilus senior researcher Hans M. Kristensen in the Bulletin
of the Atomic Scientists concludes that core assumptions of the Bush
administration's recent Nuclear Posture Review contradict analysis done as part of the previous Review in 1994. Kristensen obtained declassified documents under the Freedom of Information Act and the article describes recent US nuclear and missile defense planning against North Korea. Threatening proliferating nations like North Korea with overwhelming capabilities is a core element of the Bush administration's review but
Kristensen argues that progress in halting North Korea's weapons of mass
destruction program has been achieved through the Agreed Framework rather
than nuclear posturing.
Nautilus Publishes Virtual Diasporas Conference Papers
On April 25 2002, in partnership with the World Affairs Council, the
"Virtual Diasporas in Global Problem Solving" Project convened an
international assembly of key academic, government, diaspora organization,
and NGO representatives to initiate a focused dialogue integrating the
results of this research. At the heart of the workshop was a series of
commissioned papers analyzing the relationship between global diasporas,
the information revolution, and global problems solving. The papers have
been completed and are now available as full texts: here.
Nautilus Welcomes David Wilmoth as New Senior Associate
Professor David Wilmoth is Executive Director Major Projects at the Royal
Melbourne Institute of Technology. He was previously Deputy
Vice-Chancellor and Managing Director of RMIT International Pty Ltd. He
has served in other Deputy Vice-Chancellor roles at RMIT as well as Dean of
the Faculty of Environmental Design and Construction. Prior to moving to
Melbourne, he was Head of the Planning Division and Central Policy Division
of the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment, and Director
in the Strategy Division of the Australian Department of Urban and Regional
Development. David brings to the Nautilus Institute, rich expertise and
experience in the areas of technology precincts, urban development in
Vietnam and China the internationalization of education and university
planning and financing in emerging economies. He has also been widely
published in over 80 publications. David holds degrees in Economics and
Planning from the University of Queensland, University of Sydney and
University of California at Berkeley.
Kristensen Participates in Summer Study Seminar at Stanford University
Nautilus Institute senior researcher Hans M. Kristensen participated in the Summer Study at Stanford University 17-24 August 2002. The event, which was hosted by the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), included participants from Stanford
University, University of Maryland, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Princeton University. The Summer Study examined the Bush
administration's recent Nuclear Posture Review, nuclear
warhead security in South Asia, unauthorized launch of nuclear weapons,
fissile material proliferation, and military use of space.
Nautilus Associate Publishes California Energy Scenarios
Nautilus Associate, Rebecca Ghanadan, with support from the Energy
Foundation through the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory at the
University of California Berkeley, published a 100 page report detailing a
long-term energy policy framework that argues systematic information must
clearly connect understandings of current choices, uncertainties, and
driving forces to the range of possible pathways and outcomes for the
future. Developing a set of methods and energy scenarios for California,
her report highlights scenario analysis as a systematic and exploratory way
of thinking about energy from a long-term perspective. It aims to inspire
critical discussion about energy choices in a way that is accessible and
interesting to a broad base of stake-holders and decision-makers. Her
report is an excellent starting point for considering alternative energy
pathways for California.
Pegasus sails in Sail San Francisco Tall Ships Parade
Nautilus Publishes DPRK Rural Energy Survey
During a three-week mission during September and October of 1998, a team of
specialists from the Nautilus Institute of Security and Sustainable
Development, working with a team of specialists from the DPRK, undertook a
collaborative humanitarian project to apply renewable energy technologies--
in this case wind power generators made in the United States-- in a flood
affected rural village in the DPRK. Read the full text of the report and
survey: here.
Nautilus Publishes DPRK-US Scenarios Report
In early May 2002, The Nautilus Institute convened a workshop on Future
Scenarios for US-North Korea relations at the Institute's offices in
Berkeley. The workshop brought together a diverse group of North Korea
experts to examine the focal question "What will North Korea's relations
with the United States look like in 2012?" and to develop various scenarios
critical to understanding the uncertainties of United States engagement
with North Korea. This was followed by a second workshop on June 24, 2002
to test strategies using these scenarios. The full text can be found here.
Community Celebrates Boosters and Summer Sailing Graduates
Activities included tours of the ketch, The Pegasus, as well as short sail trips with Paul Kamen of the Berkeley Yacht Club. Nautilus Executive Director Peter Hayes congragulated each graduate in a special ceremony and said, "There are many challenges you face out on the bay. The kids have learned how to overcome fears, how to operate in a team, and how to look after a boat and each other."
Nautilus Publishes DPRK-US Scenarios Report
In early May 2002, The Nautilus Institute convened a workshop on Future
Scenarios for US-North Korea relations at the Institute's offices in
Berkeley. The workshop brought together a diverse group of North Korea
experts to examine the focal question "What will North Korea's relations
with the United States look like in 2012?" and to develop various scenarios
critical to understanding the uncertainties of United States engagement
with North Korea. This was followed by a second workshop on June 24, 2002
to test strategies using these scenarios. The full text can be found here.
Kristensen Presents Findings at International Professional Meeting of
Independent Technical Security Analysts Conference
Hans Kristensen, senior researcher at the Nautilus Institute, made a presentation on 'Using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)' at the 1st International Professional Meeting of Independent Technical Security Analysts held in Chicago. The conference was organized by the Union of
Concerned Scientists. Kristensen is also a regular contributor to the SIPRI
yearbook, and uses FOIA extensively in his research.
Pegasus Crew and Boosters Employees Complete Crew Training
In winds up to 22 knots, we trained at the helm, starboard and port
winches, as well as the lookout position with an eye out for other vessels.
Dave and Fele of the Boosters enable our Summer Sailing Program - helping
us bring youth-at-risk out on the bay in a team learning environment.
Ahmad Offers Nuclear Insight on Working Assets Radio
Nautilus Insitute's Zulfiqar Ahmad was a guest on Working Assets radio
program 'Hiroshima Remembered'. In his presentation, Ahmad argued for the
need to integrate the demand for global abolition of nuclear weapons within
larger social movements for peace and social justice.
Nautilus Welcomes Lea Prince as Pegasus Project Coordinator
Local Youth Sail Aboard Pegasus and Overnight at Angel Island
Beyond Good Deeds provides timely policy recommendations for Corporate Responsibility
The California Global Corporate Accountability Project is pleased to announce the publication of Beyond Good Deeds: Case Studies and a New Policy Agenda for Corporate Accountability. This report provides innovative policy recommendations for decision-makers in government, the private sector and nongovernmental organizations seeking to improve corporate accountability.
Beyond Good Deeds examines the environmental and human rights challenges that confront multinational corporations in their global operations. It presents case studies from around the world in two sectors-oil and high tech-that are of special importance to the U.S. and California economies.
The findings in this report are the culmination of a three-year investigation undertaken by the California Global Corporate Accountability Project ("CAP"), a collaboration of the Nautilus Institute, the Natural Heritage Institute, and Human Rights Advocates.
Ahmad Represents Nautilus at Fortune Brainstorm 2002
Nautilus Institute's Zulfiqar Ahmad participated in Fortune Brainstorm 2002. Organized by the editors of Fortune magazine, the three day event was designed to "bring together a uniquely diverse groups of people to discuss the future of the world." The conference discussed the long-term trends shaping the future of business as well as the US role and responsibility in the globalizing world. Academics, scholars, experts, business and political leaders - including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, Israel's Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, and King Abdullah of Jordan - participated in the event.
Boosters' Youth Complete Sailing Crew Trainings
These youth are part of the Marina Wide Youth Network and have been sailing aboard Pegasus as well as racing with the Berkeley Yacht Club. They are training in preparation for the Pegasus overnight sails to Angel Island starting next week.
New Study: Decade After Cold War Huge Nuclear Arsenals Remain
In addition to deployed warheads, thousands more are held in reserve and
not counted in official declarations. The proportion of 'unaccountable
warheads' has increased in recent years because arms control agreements
have failed to require destruction of warheads. If counting all nuclear
components, including deployed warheads, spares, those in active and
inactive storage, and 'pits' (plutonium cores), the report estimates the
total world stockpile at more than 36, 800 warheads.
For more background on nuclear forces and developments, click here.
Grid Project Partner Visits Nautilus
Dr. Arakawa was one of participants in the first workshop of the Grid Project where he discussed various perspectives from the electric power industry in Japan.
Adults and Berkeley Booster's Youth Train to Sail
Simultaneously, adults - who already know how to sail but need to be trained on the particular procedures aboard Pegasus - will train as volunteers to help us run the program and take out youth. It will be a day when the adults are learning as much from the youth as the youth from the adults!
Tim Savage, Senior Program Officer, Becomes Associate
After nearly five years at Nautilus, Senior Program Officer Timothy Savage will be transitioning to
Associate status. Tim will be heading to Seoul this fall as a Visiting
Fellow at the Institute for Far Eastern Studies at Kyungnam University, where he will be team-teaching
a class on North Korean energy and environment with Professor Su-Hoon Lee.
Tim will also be working on a biography of Syngman Rhee, the first
president of South Korea.
NGOs to Play a Significant Role in Korean Peace Process, Forum Discusses
Non-governmemntal organizations are crucial players in the peace process on
the Korean peninsula, participants at a conference in Seoul organized by
the Korea Peace Forum agreed. Nautilus Senior Program Officer Timothy
Savage participated in the forum, and presented the results of the
Institute's recent scenarios workshop on US-North Korean relations. The
forum was held to discuss ways that international NGOs can best contribute
to the process of peace and reconciliation on the Korean peninsula.
Russian Nukes Move Into the Dark
Russian and U.S. presidents Putin and Bush recently nullified the START II
treaty and the framework for a START III agreement by signing the so-called Moscow Treaty. The new treaty reduces each side's "operationally deployed strategic warheads" to no more than 2,200 by 2012, but contains no requirement to dismantle or disclose warheads removed from operational status. The US also keeps nuclear weapons in storage, and as a result of the new treaty, both countries are transitioning to more opaque nuclear postures. In an op-ed in the Oakland Tribune in May, Kristensen criticized the new agreement for needlessly relinquishing principles about transparency and irreversibility agreed to in the START III framework from 1997.
Branching Out: Lyuba Zarsky, co-founder, Becomes Senior Associate
Nautilus co-founder, Lyuba Zarsky, has transitioned from active status at
the Institute to become a Senior Associate. With greater flexibility, Lyuba
will pursue her personal writing, advocacy work on corporate accountability
and sustainable international investment. In addition, she will work with
colleagues at the Global Development and Environment Center, working on the
Sustainable Hemispheric Integration Project as a Senior Research Fellow.
Lyuba built the Institute with Peter Hayes and leaves a legacy of research and publications on a range of topics in the environmental, social responsibility, and economic development fields. Although still loosely affiliated with the Institute, her insights, passion, and creativity will be missed.
Wallace Global Fund Supports Sustainable and Ethical Investment Rules Project
The Wallace Global Fund has granted a $20,000 renewal for the International 'Sustainable and Ethical' Investment Rules
Project to publish and distribute a series of working papers on investment governance. The papers include an analysis of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), the dilemmas of applying "non-discrimination" to investment, environmental and social disclosure as an investor obligation, and investment governance in Southeast Asia. The series will be published and distributed at an October 2002 workshop on investment rules within the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA), to be hosted by the Project's collaborating partner, Fundacion ECOS Uruguay.
Summer Season on Pegasus
In addition, we are collaborating with the Shorebird Nature Center's Summer
Boating Program to provide a day of sailing to youth participating in
canoing, kayaking, and going out on a research vessel.
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