Nuclear disarmament

Nuclear Disarmament

Nuclear disarmament (pronunciation: /ˈnjuː.kliːər/ /dɪsˈɑːr.mə.mənt/) is the act of reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons. It can also include the end state of a nuclear-weapon-free world, in which nuclear weapons are completely eliminated.

Etymology

The term "nuclear disarmament" comes from the English words "nuclear", referring to the nucleus of an atom, and "disarmament", which means the reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

Related Terms

Nuclear weapons: Explosive devices that derive their destructive force from nuclear reactions.
Nuclear proliferation: The spread of nuclear weapons, fissionable material, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology and information to nations not recognized as "Nuclear Weapon States".
Arms control: A term for restrictions upon the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons.
Non-Proliferation Treaty: An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and achieving the goal of nuclear disarmament.
Deterrence theory: A military strategy in which a state uses the threat of reprisal effectively to preclude an attack from an adversary.

External links

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