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For more than four decades the twin goals of nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament have been an almost unchallenged objective of the "international community." Like drought prevention, or bans on the use of child soldiers, nonproliferation remains a mostly uncontroversial, largely universalistic initiative to which few object. The proponents of nonproliferation are fond of stressing that the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has more signatories than any other arms control treaty. Who would not want to prevent more states from obtaining nuclear weapons? And who, for that matter, would oppose the ideal of a world free of such weapons?

This book examines the components of the nuclear non-proliferation regime and policies which have been suggested as means to strengthen it. It discusses alternatives that might lower the likelihood of further proliferation and help reduce the nuclear arms and capabilities of proliferant states.

Examines Russian measures to contain the spread of nuclear weapons and related equipment and technology; includes negotiations with the US.

THE UNITED STATES AND THE SOVIET UNION HAVE AGREED TO A BROAD AGENDA ON CURBING THE PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR AND CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND OF MISSILE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. IN A NEW AGENDA ITEM, BOTH COUNTRIES HAVE ADVOCATED REGIONAL APPROACHES TO STEM THE SPREAD OF NUCLEAR WEAPON, MISSILE, AND CHEMICAL WEAPON TECHNOLOGY. THE MIDDLE EAST WAS SINGLED OUT AS A PARTICULARLY VOLATILE AREA WHERE ALL THREE PROLIFERATION PROBLEMS INTERACT.