nuclear nonproliferation
Stopping atomic spread
Nuclear nonproliferation is the effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to countries that don't already possess them.
The term encompasses international treaties, inspections, and diplomatic pressure aimed at limiting the nuclear club: The treaty is a cornerstone of nuclear nonproliferation policy.
Often shortened to nonproliferation when context is clear.
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- disarmamentReducing or eliminating weapons
- uraniumElement ninety-two
- plutoniumActinide, atomic number 94
- warheadMunition's explosive section
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Weapons capability spreading internationally
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Escalating weapons accumulation between nations
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