| ID | 139293 |
| Title Proper | Nuclear security in Asia |
| Other Title Information | problems and challenges |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kazi, Reshmi |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The importance of nuclear security in Asia needs to be focused upon in view of the emerging challenges of nuclear proliferation, growing nuclear arsenals, expanding civilian nuclear energy programmes, weak export controls, zones of domestic instability and terrorism in several regions within the continent. This article focuses on the factors that pose potential risks to nuclear security in Asia. It emphasises the prevailing factors endangering the security of nuclear and radiological materials in Asia. The article stresses the need to strengthen nuclear security in Asia and reinforce effective nuclear security worldwide. |
| `In' analytical Note | Strategic Analysis Vol.39, No.4; Jul-Aug.2015: p.378-401 |
| Journal Source | Strategic Analysis Vol: 39 No 4 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Nuclear Proliferation ; ASian Security ; Nuclear Security ; Domestic Instability ; Radiological Materials ; Nuclear Regime ; Growing Nuclear Arsenals ; Nuclear Security – Asia |