Seton Hall Graduate Degree in International Affairs

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Allison Pytlak

Allison Pytlak is the campaign manager of the Control Arms Coalition, a global alliance of more than 90 groups advocating for the Arms Trade Treaty. She has also worked for Mines Action Canada, the International Peace Bureau and Religions for Peace. Pytlak has a B.A. in international relations with honors from the University of Toronto and is a graduate student in international relations at CUNY's City College.

One Year Old, the Arms Trade Treaty Gains Traction

Opinion by Allison Pytlak
• April 2, 2014

Important changes may not happen overnight, but they do happen, and progress made on the Arms Trade Treaty in the last year is an example of how political will can work toward the common good. Today, 18 countries are…

Categories: OPINIONS

Take Two: Arms Trade Treaty Talks Resume

Opinion by Allison Pytlak
• March 19, 2013

The second act of the Arms Trade Treaty negotiations has opened at the United Nations this week. Like any good drama, these talks, which began on March 18, are sure to feature tense moments and plenty of controversy, although…

Categories: Disarmament, General Assembly, OPINIONS

The UN Arms Trade Treaty Must Survive

Opinion by Allison Pytlak
• November 2, 2012

Nobody ever believed that establishing an international Arms Trade Treaty would be uncomplicated. Discussions taking place this month will determine the treaty’s future through a vote in the United Nations General Assembly next week. The treaty’s draft text was…