The future of the nuclear non-proliferation regime
The future of the nuclear non-proliferation regime

Author(s): Gary Samore, Bruno Tertrais, Vladimir A. Orlov
Subject(s): Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: CEPS Centre for European Policy Studies
Keywords: Nuclear non-proliferation regime; Security and defence;
Summary/Abstract: The international nuclear non-proliferation regime is presently under siege from several different directions. Among the litany of pressures and problems: • The US is considering development of a new class of nuclear weapons that could eventually require the resumption of nuclear testing, which would almost certainly set off a new round of nuclear tests by the nuclear weapons states. • Despite improvements, Russia’s security and control over its vast stocks of nuclear materials, equipment and technology remains vulnerable, and the leak of nuclear assistance to countries such as Iran remains aproblem. • Efforts to begin negotiations on a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) appear hopelessly deadlocked in Geneva, with little prospect for progress in the immediate future.

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