ID | 114447 |
Title Proper | Prospects of the Seoul nuclear security summit, 2012 |
Language | ENG |
Author | Jung Ji, Yeon |
Publication | 2012. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Presently, the world seems to be facing a nuclear turning point. 1 Whereas certain optimists view the existence of nuclear weapons as, to some extent, likely to stabilise international security, nuclear security has emerged as one of the most fearful threats to global security. The growing accuracy and predictable use of nuclear weapons is now, more than ever, creating a need for world leaders to control and eliminate the dangers posed by the acquisition of such weapons by aspiring parties and nations. In the meantime, though the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan threatens to disrupt nuclear energy programmes in the world, it is undeniable that the demand for nuclear energy is increasing in many countries, thus, making it imperative that we earnestly contemplate the many ramifications of these developments. At this point, while it is difficult to separate the military and civilian uses of nuclear technology, there is a need for legitimised and organisational action to work against illegal nuclear proliferation on a global level, which will require much goodwill and cooperation among nations. |
`In' analytical Note | Defence and Diplomacy Vol. 1, No.2; Jan-Mar 2012: p.69-77 |
Journal Source | Defence and Diplomacy Vol. 1, No.2; Jan-Mar 2012: p.69-77 |
Key Words | Seoul Nuclear Security Summit 2012 ; Nuclear Energy Programmes ; Nuclear Weapons ; Nuclear Security ; Global Security ; International Security ; Washington Nuclear Security Summit 2010 ; NPT ; Nuclear Terrorism |