Introduction
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Ian Bellany
Abstract
This book examines the spread of nuclear weapons and how to curb it. It discusses the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT), the chief global political instrument operating to restrain the spread of nuclear weapons, in the context of the uptake of nuclear energy for commercial reasons. It also considers international relations theory, with special reference to rational choice approaches; the inspection procedures adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency; regional nuclear-free zones; the NPT in the context of the United States' non-proliferation policy, and vice versa.
Abstract
This book examines the spread of nuclear weapons and how to curb it. It discusses the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT), the chief global political instrument operating to restrain the spread of nuclear weapons, in the context of the uptake of nuclear energy for commercial reasons. It also considers international relations theory, with special reference to rational choice approaches; the inspection procedures adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency; regional nuclear-free zones; the NPT in the context of the United States' non-proliferation policy, and vice versa.
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vi
- List of tables vii
- Preface viii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Introduction 1
- 1 Nuclear weapons and nuclear energy 4
- 2 Nuclear weapons and international security 48
- 3 The International Atomic Energy Agency and safeguards 76
- 4 Understanding nuclear-free zones 104
- 5 United States policy on non-proliferation and the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty 126
- 6 Bargaining for test ban treaties 160
- Appendix A 173
- Appendix B 181
- Appendix C 187
- Appendix D 198
- Appendix E 221
- Index 223
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vi
- List of tables vii
- Preface viii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Introduction 1
- 1 Nuclear weapons and nuclear energy 4
- 2 Nuclear weapons and international security 48
- 3 The International Atomic Energy Agency and safeguards 76
- 4 Understanding nuclear-free zones 104
- 5 United States policy on non-proliferation and the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty 126
- 6 Bargaining for test ban treaties 160
- Appendix A 173
- Appendix B 181
- Appendix C 187
- Appendix D 198
- Appendix E 221
- Index 223
