not necessarily --- Ultimately, yes, States have the prerogative to organise their affairs with other States in the form of norms, international treaties, etc. And they are sovereign and have national security interests. However they are also representative of the citizens who live in those States (whether they can vote or not and participate as full citizens is another matter) so the participation of civil society in these matters is not only acceptable but crucial. It has mostly (but not always) been welcomed in the non-proliferation international fora.

Source author: Scott Spence scott.a.spence@gmail.com