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South Africa`s Nuclear Weapons Program: From deterrence to dismantlement

Journal Article · · Arms Control Today
OSTI ID:457736

South Africa occupies a unique position in the history of the NPT as the only country that has voluntarily given up its nuclear weapons capability and then acceded to the treaty. The author provides the history of South Africa`s nuclear weapons program.

OSTI ID:
457736
Journal Information:
Arms Control Today, Journal Name: Arms Control Today Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 25; ISSN 0196-125X; ISSN ACOTEB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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