CASS Lahore Hosts Roundtable on Iran’s Rights Under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
Lahore : The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, organised a roundtable discussion titled “Iran’s Rights and Obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime” on 19 November 2025. As an independent think tank, CASS Lahore organises academic events for scholars and practitioners interested in foreign relations in its wider context. The event was attended by academics, intellectuals, and domain experts. Ms Maheera Munir, a Research Assistant at CASS Lahore, delivered the opening address.
Expert Analysis Highlights Legal Dimensions of Iran’s Rights Within the NPT Framework
The speaker, Mr Sameer Ali Khan, a renowned nuclear and strategic affairs expert, offered an in-depth assessment of Iran’s legal entitlements within the non-proliferation framework. He delved into the NPT, which was designed to limit nuclear weapons to P5 states and prevent horizontal proliferation. He asserted that Iran did not breach the NPT; it only unveiled the pre-existing cracks and loopholes. He discussed in detail the long-term effects of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, stressing the need for consistent international norms and serious reforms in the NPT to prevent further destabilisation.
Strategic Implications of JCPOA Expiry and Iran’s Rights in Global Nuclear Governance
In his closing remarks, Air Marshal Asim Suleiman (Retd), President of CASS Lahore, underlined the challenges facing the global non-proliferation regime amid widening geopolitical divisions. He added that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’s (JCPOA) expiry in October 2025 marks a critical juncture. He noted that the global nuclear non-proliferation regime is a public good. For the NPT to survive as a viable instrument of global security, it must be defended impartially, enforced universally, and anchored in genuine political will.
Participants Stress Importance of Strengthening Non-Proliferation Norms and Iran’s Rights
The roundtable concluded with a lively interactive session. It highlighted the critical importance of the non-proliferation regime in maintaining international stability and security. The participants appreciated CASS Lahore’s initiative of hosting this engaging and thought-provoking discussion.
In Urdu :https://dailytimeline.pk/?p=9431
Table of Contents
the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (Pakistan
“CASS” can refer to several things, including organizations like the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (Pakistan), the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (China), or the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society. It can also refer to systems like the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems for air cargo or the Current Account Switch Service in the UK. Other meanings include a software system, a person named Cass Elliot, or the 2008 film Cass.
Organizations and societies
- Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS): An independent think tank in Pakistan specializing in aerospace and security.
- Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: A Chinese academic institution.
- IEEE Circuits and Systems Society: A professional organization for the advancement of circuit and system theory.
- Committee for the Advancement of Scientific Skepticism: A Canadian organization.
Systems and services
- Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS): An International Air Transport Association (IATA) system that streamlines billing and settlement between airlines and freight forwarders.
- Current Account Switch Service: A UK-based service that makes switching bank accounts simple and secure.
- Coding Accuracy Support System: A system for managing software code.
- Competency and Skills System (CaSS): A project focused on making sense of talent data.
- Continuously Analyzed Safety System (CASS): A quality management system for air carriers to monitor maintenance programs.
Other meanings
- Cass Elliot: The professional name of an American singer, also known as “Mama Cass”.
- Cass (2008 film): A British film about a football hooligan.
- Cass Art: A retailer of art supplies.
- Cass Information Systems: A company that provides payment and information management solutions.
