Overview of joint statement on reciprocal inspection of fissile material removed form nuclear weapons

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · JNMM (Journal of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management); (United States)

OSTI ID:6995470

Percival, C M; Ingle, T H

Transparency in nuclear disarmament and the continuing control of the fissile material from nuclear weapons has been a goal since end of the Cold War and the beginning of reductions in nuclear stockpiles. The United States and Russia took a bold step in nuclear disarmament by announcing their intentions to host reciprocal inspections of fissile materials removed from nuclear weapons. While important questions must be answered, the sides are taking a step-by-step approach toward confirming fissile material inventories from nuclear disarmament. This paper reviews the events leading to this statement and discusses U.S. views on how it should be implemented.

• OSTI ID: 6995470
• Journal Information: JNMM (Journal of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management); (United States), Journal Name: JNMM (Journal of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management); (United States) Vol. 22:4; ISSN JNMMEK; ISSN 0893-6188
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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Inspection
& Accountability-- Nontechnical Aspects
98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
ARMS CONTROL
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
EASTERN EUROPE
EUROPE
FISSILE MATERIALS
FISSIONABLE MATERIALS
INVENTORIES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
NORTH AMERICA
NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
NUCLEAR WEAPONS DISMANTLEMENT
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
SAFEGUARDS
USA