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The Pros And Cons Of Nuclear Non-Proliferation

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Introduction
The nuclear non-proliferation treaty (Known as the NPT) was introduced in 1968, according to the UN1to “Prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology”, while promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear knowledge. Although the treaty was introduced in 1968, it only came into action in 1970. To this day, 191 states are part of the treaty. This extended essay will be evaluating how effective this non-proliferation treaty is in the prevention of the spread of nuclear arms, while still maintaining the spreading of peaceful nuclear energy. This essay will therefore delve into the different viewpoints, and factors, which determine how effective the treaty is.

Sections of the treaty
A summary of NPT‘s sections2 are:
Article I: Any member of the treaty must not transfer any nuclear weapons, or other nuclear explosive devices, or control over such weapons or explosive devices directly, or indirectly. While not assisting, encouraging or inducing any non-nuclear-weapon state to manufacture or otherwise acquire said devices
Article II: Each non-nuclear weapon state in the party must not receive the transfer from any party of …show more content…

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