International Atomic Energy Agency: Historical Reflections, Current Challenges and Future Prospects

The book examines the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) past, present, and future, including its historical record, issues, and challenges, and its future prospects. It is divided into two parts: Part I focuses on historical recollections and reflections, and Part II covers current and future issues in nuclear safeguards, the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and nuclear safety and security. It will be of interest to students of nuclear proliferation and arms control, global governance, and international security.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the rich history, present-day challenges, and future prospects of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Drawing upon insights from esteemed experts worldwide, it assesses the IAEA's past achievements, ongoing endeavors, and the opportunities it holds as it embarks on its seventh decade. The book explores the core missions of the IAEA, including safeguarding and promoting peaceful nuclear energy applications, as well as expanding its mandate to address nuclear safety and security.

The volume is structured into two parts. Part I offers a nostalgic journey, featuring personal accounts and reflections from key participants who witnessed pivotal events in the IAEA's evolution. From the initial negotiations to the dynamics of the Board of Governors in recent years, these accounts provide a deep understanding of the agency's origins and growth.

Part II delves into the contemporary issues and future directions facing the IAEA. It examines the agency's role in nuclear safeguards, the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and nuclear safety and security. The book addresses key challenges such as preventing nuclear proliferation, addressing the threat of nuclear terrorism, and ensuring the safe and secure management of nuclear waste.

This book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and policymakers interested in nuclear proliferation and arms control, global governance, and international security. It offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the IAEA's past, present, and potential future, providing valuable insights into the complex dynamics of international nuclear affairs.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367749156