Flaws in the Non-Proliferation Treaty

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1985.11456028· OSTI ID:6192873

Leventhal, P

The current review conference must come to grips with serious weaknesses in the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), especially regarding the spread of weapons-grade material and the continuing superpower arms race. One-third of the world's nations, including two of the original nuclear-weapons states (France and China), have not signed the NPT, and some countries are trying to buy nuclear weaponry without developing a domestic capability. The greatest danger is latent proliferation through the acquisition of materials and capabilities for peaceful power and research programs. The author recommends modifying the NPT to restrict nuclear trade, improve International Atomic Energy Agency inspections and audits, expand safeguards coverage to nonparties of the Treaty, and set minimum standards for guarding international shipments.

• Research Organization: Nuclear Control Institute, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6192873
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 41:8; ISSN BASIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

055000* -- Nuclear Fuels-- Safeguards
Inspection
& Accountability
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290600 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Nuclear Energy
98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
AGREEMENTS
IAEA SAFEGUARDS
INSPECTION
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
NON-PROLIFERATION POLICY
NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY
NUCLEAR MATERIALS POSSESSION
NUCLEAR TRADE
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PROLIFERATION
SAFEGUARDS
TRADE
TREATIES
WEAPONS