| ID | 152065 |
| Title Proper | Enduring nonproliferation value of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kimball, Daryl G |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Twenty years after the opening for signature of the CTBT, the treaty has near universal support and has established a global norm against nuclear-test explosions. The nuclear-testing taboo impedes the development of new and more advanced nuclear-warhead designs, which helps prevent dangerous nuclear competition and maintain international security. The treaty's international test-monitoring regime is nearly complete and already detects and deters clandestine nuclear explosions, even ahead of entry into force of the treaty. The UN Security Council's adoption in September 2016 of a resolution on the test ban has reinforced the norm against testing and reaffirmed global support for the treaty. But in order to realize the full potential of the treaty and close the door on testing, states need to undertake new and sustained diplomatic efforts that underscore the political and security value of the treaty for each of the hold-out states. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 23, No.3-4; Jun-Jul 2016: p.397-408 |
| Journal Source | Nonproliferation Review Vol: 23 No 3-4 |
| Key Words | Nuclear testing ; United States ; United Nations Security Council ; Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty |