Question of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty as Related to Iran
Nishant Roy
Humanities 10E
Examine the process and implications of the development of nuclear research program in Iran and the reaction of the USA. Your answer must take into consideration the
Concept of National Sovereignty and the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty.
The Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is an international treaty that aims to contain and bring an end to the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. It also aims to boost cooperation and collaboration in ensuring the peaceful and proper use of nuclear energy, and to fulfill the goal of nuclear, as well as general disarmament. This treaty guarantees its signatories the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes such as an alternate source of power for its citizens. Non Nuclear Weapon States that have signed the NPT have a flawless record of not building nuclear weapons. (Wikipedia - NPT) Worldwide, 190 nations have ratified it till date, including the five original nuclear weapon states - USA, Russian Federation, France, China and United Kingdom. It is the most widely ratified arms limitation agreement in the world. (UN News Center)
The Treaty established the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The safeguards laid down by the treaty are verified through inspections conducted by the IAEA. The safeguards ensure peaceful use of nuclear technology, equal access to nuclear technology for all signatory nations, and they prevent the spread of nuclear material to be used as weapons. (UN News Center)
National sovereignty is the quality of having complete authority over a geographic territory. This means that a sovereign state has complete power over its territory. It is the supreme lawmaking authority in the area. If another country, organization or body intervenes in an attempt to modify the laws of a sovereign state, it is a violation of national sovereignty. (Wikipedia - Sovereignty) A major question on a lot of people’s minds today is whether America’s harsh
Humanities 10E
Examine the process and implications of the development of nuclear research program in Iran and the reaction of the USA. Your answer must take into consideration the
Concept of National Sovereignty and the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty.
The Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is an international treaty that aims to contain and bring an end to the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. It also aims to boost cooperation and collaboration in ensuring the peaceful and proper use of nuclear energy, and to fulfill the goal of nuclear, as well as general disarmament. This treaty guarantees its signatories the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes such as an alternate source of power for its citizens. Non Nuclear Weapon States that have signed the NPT have a flawless record of not building nuclear weapons. (Wikipedia - NPT) Worldwide, 190 nations have ratified it till date, including the five original nuclear weapon states - USA, Russian Federation, France, China and United Kingdom. It is the most widely ratified arms limitation agreement in the world. (UN News Center)
The Treaty established the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The safeguards laid down by the treaty are verified through inspections conducted by the IAEA. The safeguards ensure peaceful use of nuclear technology, equal access to nuclear technology for all signatory nations, and they prevent the spread of nuclear material to be used as weapons. (UN News Center)
National sovereignty is the quality of having complete authority over a geographic territory. This means that a sovereign state has complete power over its territory. It is the supreme lawmaking authority in the area. If another country, organization or body intervenes in an attempt to modify the laws of a sovereign state, it is a violation of national sovereignty. (Wikipedia - Sovereignty) A major question on a lot of people’s minds today is whether America’s harsh
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