jul 1, 1968 - Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NPT)
Description:
-basis for international cooperation to stop spread of nuclear weapons
-disarmament, nonproliferation (prevention of increase/spread), peaceful uses of nuclear energy
-countries with nuclear weapons: move towards disarmament, countries without: won't get them (nonproliferation), all countries: access to peaceful nuclear technology
-meeting every 5 years to review situation
-USA continued secret nuclear weapon sharing agreements with other NATO countries (could be deployed by/storied in other NATO countries)
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IB History: Détente + Rapprochement (Cold War)
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