NUCLEAR TERRORISM INTRODUCTION Nuclear terrorism denotes the detonation of a yield-producing nuclear bomb containing fissile material by terrorists.[1] Some definitions of nuclear terrorism include the sabotage of a nuclear facility and/or the detonation of a radiological device‚ colloquially termed a dirty bomb‚ but consensus is lacking. In legal terms‚ nuclear terrorism is an offense committed if a person unlawfully and intentionally “uses in any way radioactive material … with the intent
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Position Paper | Name : Committee : IAEA Country : Portugal Topic : Nuclear and WMD Non-Proliferation Since the end of the Cold War‚ there has been an overall decrease in the threat of nuclear weapons use. Portugal would like to consider making the prevention of nuclear weapons more effective to stop the potential demoralizing effects in the world. Portugal notes the world has also experienced a proliferation of regional conflicts and armed hostilities and witnessed a trend leading
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Revisiting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in the 21st Century THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY‚ Keeping in mind that nuclear weapons pose a significant threat to the general well-being and safety of the world‚ Noting the destruction that may be caused by the use of nuclear weapons; Observing that it is possible that certain nations may hold malevolent intent for their nuclear weapons‚ whether existing or that will come to exist‚ Guided by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)‚ Bearing
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order. Legal Response Multilateral Treaties Furthermore‚ another legal measure which shows the effectiveness in maintaining world order are Multilateral treaties. These treaties are an international agreement involving three or more parties. The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed in 1968 in Washington‚ London‚ Moscow and came into force in 1970 when it was ratified by a sufficient number of nations. The treaty aimed to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in the world. A deal was made
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in an orderly manner with steps and strategies. In 2003‚ a global situation occurred that required negotiation between countries. North Korea announced they were withdrawing from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). Upon making this announcement‚ they also stated they do not intend on producing nuclear weapons. This information was revealed from the official North Korean News Agency‚ NKNA. When this was announced‚ it raised red flags around the world. Even though North Korea declared
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has promised to act quickly to address the buildup of huge quantities of contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Abe‚ who recently suggested that the plant’s operator‚ Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)‚ was incapable of overseeing the operation on its own‚ said the government would soon announce a comprehensive plan to deal with the world’s largest nuclear cleanup. The prospect of greater state involvement in decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi – the scene of a triple meltdown
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Final Exam Review Nuclear Weapons Chemical – weapons using toxic properties of chemical substances such as sarin or nerve gas. The French used chemical weapons in the Germans in WWI Biological – disperses organisms or microorganisms to produce disease‚ such as anthrax‚ rich‚ or small pox. The Germans used biological weapons against the allied forces during WWI by infecting livestock Radiological – designed to spread radioactive material‚ most commonly material from waste plants. It has not
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government has openly admitted to selling missile technology in defiance of international law and pursuing nuclear‚ biological and chemical weapons programs. In 2006‚ North Korea tested a small nuclear weapon‚ showing its status as a nuclear power‚ and straining its already bad diplomatic relationship with the rest of the world. The international community believes that North Korea’s nuclear weapons are a danger to Asia and the rest of the world. North Korea insists the weapons are intended for defense
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Jay’s Treaty Jay’s Treaty official name is the “Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation” this treaty was actually negotiated by the Supreme Court Chief Justice John Jay during the time of November‚ the specific date was November 19‚ 1794. John Jay signed this treaty between the United States and Great Britain. The Jay’s Treaty was created because of the tension between the two countries had risen since the end of the Revolutionary War. This treaty was extremely controversial‚ although the treaty
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The Treaty of Waitangi (Māori: Tiriti o Waitangi) is a treaty first signed on 6 February 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and various Māori chiefs from the North Island of New Zealand. The Treaty established a British Governor of New Zealand‚ recognised Māori ownership of their lands and other properties‚ and gave the Māori the rights of British subjects. The English and Māori versions of the Treaty differed significantly‚ so there is no consensus as to exactly what was agreed to.
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