The CTBT is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments.

CENTO failed to act collectively during wars involving Pakistan.

Pakistan borders China and, at the time, was close to contested Soviet-influenced regions.

The inaugural Shangri-La Dialogue occurred in 2002.

At the 2002 G7 Summit, members launched the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, which has disbursed over $45 billion.

The Collective Security Treaty of 1992 evolved into the CSTO in 2002.

Solar PV has become the fastest-growing renewable technology globally.

Asia has rapidly expanded renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar and wind.

The Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC, was adopted in Rome in 1998. The Court itself formally came into existence in 2002 when the Statute entered into force.

The CTBT Organization (CTBTO) is a separate entity responsible for monitoring nuclear explosions. The IAEA assists with certain technical and information matters.