Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
/ˈnuː.kli.ər ˌnɒn.prəʊˌlɪfəˈreɪ.ʃən ˈtriː.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty seeks to limit nuclear arms proliferation worldwide.
- (n.) A legal framework obligating signatory states to refrain from acquiring nuclear weapons and to cooperate in nuclear disarmament efforts.
Under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, member states submit to inspections by the IAEA.
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- nuclear nonproliferation treaty
- nuclear nonproliferation treaties
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Commentary
The treaty balances nonproliferation commitments with peaceful nuclear cooperation; precise language is crucial to differentiate rights and obligations of nuclear-weapon and non-nuclear-weapon states.
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