Nuclear nonproliferation and arms control

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What are the three main focuses of the NPT regime?

Nuclear nonproliferation, military uses of nuclear energy, and nuclear disarmament

Nuclear disarmament, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and chemical weapons proliferation

Nuclear nonproliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and chemical weapons disarmament

Nuclear nonproliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and nuclear disarmament (correct)

What are the three main focuses of the NPT regime?

Nuclear nonproliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and nuclear disarmament (correct)

Nuclear disarmament, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and military use of nuclear energy

Nuclear proliferation, military uses of nuclear energy, and nuclear disarmament

Nuclear disarmament, military use of nuclear energy, and nonproliferation of nuclear weapons

How many states parties have signed the NPT?

250

150

100

191 (correct)

How many states parties have signed the NPT?

191 Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for verifying compliance with the NPT?

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for verifying compliance with the NPT?

The IAEA safeguards Signup and view all the answers

What did the "Grand Bargain" of 1968 establish?

The commitment of NNWS not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for the NWS' promise to eliminate their nuclear arsenals Signup and view all the answers

What did the "Grand Bargain" establish?

The commitment of NNWS not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for the NWS' promise to eliminate their nuclear arsenals. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the 1995 NPT "extension package"?

Decisions on strengthening the review process, principles and objectives for nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 1995 NPT "extension package" include?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main division in the NPT review process?

How to best balance non-proliferation and disarmament obligations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main division in the NPT review process?

What their priorities should be and how to best balance non-proliferation and disarmament obligations Signup and view all the answers

What are the competing approaches to nuclear disarmament?

A three-phase time-bound "plan of action," a step-by-step approach, and the "humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons" approach Signup and view all the answers

What are the three competing approaches to nuclear disarmament?

A three-phase time-bound "plan of action," a step-by-step approach, and the "humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons" approach. Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges related to the NPT?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are some responses to the challenges related to the NPT?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The NPT regime focuses on nuclear nonproliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and nuclear disarmament.
The NPT is signed by 191 states parties, including the five official nuclear-weapon states.
The IAEA safeguards are responsible for verifying compliance with the NPT.
The 1968 "Grand Bargain" established the commitment of NNWS not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for the NWS' promise to eliminate their nuclear arsenals.
The 1995 NPT "extension package" includes decisions on strengthening the review process, principles and objectives for nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons in the Middle East.
The NPT review process is divided over what their priorities should be and how to best balance non-proliferation and disarmament obligations.
Competing approaches to nuclear disarmament include a three-phase time-bound "plan of action," a step-by-step approach, and the "humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons" approach.
Challenges include ensuring compliance by all parties, preventing illegal trafficking in nuclear materials and technology, preventing withdrawals from the NPT, and integrating non-official nuclear powers.
Responses include strengthening IAEA safeguards, multilateral nuclear fuel cycle, and a fissile material cut-off treaty.
The TPNW was established in 2017.

There is a plan for the ratification and elimination of all nuclear weapons by 2035.
The Nonproliferation and Disarmament Initiative includes 12 countries and seeks balanced progress in disarmament and nonproliferation.
The New Agenda Coalition includes 6 countries and urges NWS to present implementation plans and remove operational nuclear weapons from high-alert status.
The Stockholm Initiative includes 14 countries and has 22 stepping stones to reduce nuclear risks and enhance transparency.
The US is establishing a working group and subgroups to address factors affecting disarmament prospects.

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Test your knowledge on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and related disarmament initiatives with this informative quiz! From the history of the NPT to current challenges and responses, this quiz covers a range of topics including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, competing approaches to disarmament, and the establishment of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Whether you're a student of international relations or simply interested in global security, this quiz is a