Nuclear Non-Proliferation
/ˈnuːkliər ˌnɒn prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal and political framework aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful nuclear energy use.
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is a cornerstone of nuclear non-proliferation efforts worldwide.
Forms
- nuclear non-proliferation
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Commentary
Often involves international treaties designed to balance non-spread of nuclear weapons with the right to peaceful nuclear technology.
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