| Publication |
2012.
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| Summary/Abstract |
Presently, the world seems to be facing a nuclear turning point.
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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.
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