THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY AND NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION TREATY

This lecture covers the following nuclear control initiatives:

  • The International Atomic Energy Agency and Safeguards
  • The Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT)
  • The  3 Pillars View

Questions to be answered in this lecture:

  • Why should we bother understanding the NPT’s original premises?
  • What were the premises of the first three articles of the NPT?
  •  What were the premises behind the other NPT articles?
  • How are these articles at war with one another today; what is the best way to resolve this conflict?

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Lecture:  Presentation slides and video.
Readings:  Required and recommended readings.
Exam:  Questions on lecture and reading materials.