Postures for Non-Proliferation: Arms Limitation and Security Policies to Minimize Nuclear Proliferation

To curb nuclear proliferation, it is crucial to design a proliferation-resistant nuclear fuel cycle and establish long-term arms limitation and security policies for major states. These policies should satisfy non-nuclear weapon states' security and political objectives, reducing their incentives to acquire independent nuclear weapon capabilities. This book, published in 1979, explores negotiations and strategic debates on nuclear proliferation and proposes a comprehensive arms limitation and security regime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

To effectively curb the spread of nuclear weapons, one must go beyond simply designing a proliferation-resistant nuclear fuel cycle and encompass a comprehensive set of long-term arms limitation and security policies for the major states. These policies must be designed to meet the diverse security and political aspirations of non-nuclear weapon states, thereby reducing their motivation to pursue independent nuclear weapon capabilities. By collectively minimizing future nuclear proliferation, we can strive towards a safer and more secure world.

This book, originally published in 1979, makes a valiant attempt to delineate such a comprehensive arms limitation and security regime. It delves into the negotiations surrounding the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) up until the conclusion of the Review Conference of the NPT in mid-1975, as well as the subsequent strategic discourse on nuclear proliferation.

The author emphasizes the importance of a multilateral approach to arms control, recognizing that the issue of nuclear proliferation transcends national boundaries. They argue that a comprehensive arms limitation and security regime should encompass measures to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote disarmament, and enhance verification and inspection mechanisms.

The book also discusses the challenges and complexities associated with nuclear proliferation, including the need for international cooperation, the role of non-proliferation treaties, and the potential for nuclear blackmail. It analyzes the strategies employed by various countries to limit their nuclear arsenals and prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, including arms control agreements, export controls, and disarmament initiatives.

Furthermore, the book explores the role of international institutions, such as the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in promoting nuclear non-proliferation and arms control. It examines their policies, procedures, and achievements in this field, as well as the challenges they face in maintaining international peace and security.

In conclusion, this book provides a valuable insights into the complex issue of nuclear proliferation and offers a comprehensive framework for addressing it. By promoting arms limitation and security policies that meet the needs of all states, we can work towards a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons.

Weight: 331g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367509620