11th NPT Review Conference Concludes Without Consensus for Third Consecutive Time (warontherocks.com)

• Third consecutive NPT Review Conference without consensus final document.
• Discord among nuclear-weapon states (Russia, US, China) identified as key driver.
• Disagreement over Iran's compliance cited as proximate cause.

"The 11th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty ended on May 22, 2026, without a consensus final document, marking the third consecutive failure since 2015. Five experts analyze the causes, including growing discord among nuclear-weapon states (US, Russia, China) and disagreements over Iran's compliance. Despite the lack of consensus, the treaty remains a foundational pillar of global nuclear order, but its long-term health is uncertain."