denuclearizing
Eliminating atomic weapons
Denuclearizing is removing nuclear weapons or nuclear capability from a region, country, or military force.
The term appears most often in diplomatic contexts: North Korea has resisted denuclearizing despite international pressure.
A denuclearized zone prohibits nuclear weapons within its borders.
Binding pact between nations
- negotiationsFormal discussion seeking agreement
- verificationProving something accurate
- inspectionsSystematic examinations for flaws
- complianceAdhering to requirements
sanctions · IAEA · safeguards · START · accord · ratification · summit · bilateral
Restricting weapons dissemination
- decommissioningWithdrawing from active service
- warheadsExplosive missile components
- missilesSelf-propelled guided weapons
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
reduction · dismantlement · ICBMs · submarines · bombers · plutonium · uranium · enrichment
Simultaneous presence together
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- detenteRelaxation of strained relations
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
ceasefire · nonaggression · security · deterrence · de-escalation · normalization · trust-building
Energy propagation through space
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- cleanupRestoration of order
remediation · decontamination · storage · disposal · waste · environmental · monitoring · exposure
treaty
Binding pact between nations
- negotiationsFormal discussion seeking agreement
- verificationProving something accurate
- inspectionsSystematic examinations for flaws
compliance · sanctions · IAEA · safeguards · START · accord · ratification · summit · bilateral · multilateral
nonproliferation
Restricting weapons dissemination
- decommissioningWithdrawing from active service
- warheadsExplosive missile components
- missilesSelf-propelled guided weapons
stockpile · reduction · dismantlement · ICBMs · submarines · bombers · plutonium · uranium · enrichment · centrifuges
coexistence
Simultaneous presence together
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- detenteRelaxation of strained relations
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
reconciliation · ceasefire · nonaggression · security · deterrence · de-escalation · normalization · trust-building
radiation
Energy propagation through space
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- shieldingProtecting from harm
cleanup · remediation · decontamination · storage · disposal · waste · environmental · monitoring · exposure · health risks
denuclearizingnuclearizing
Adding atomic arsenal capability
arming · proliferating · nuclear proliferation · weaponizing · stockpiling
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