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Mr. J.
Oct 14, 2009, 8:44:00 AM10/14/09
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Define nonproliferation and then discuss whether you think the UN
Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is a good idea or not? Please use
specific examples from the book when discussing your rationale.
Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is a good idea or not? Please use
specific examples from the book when discussing your rationale.
Amy
Oct 15, 2009, 4:08:40 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the effort to reduce nuclear power in countries
around the world.
I do think that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea,
although I'm not sure how effective it really is. Any international
effort to stunt the growth of nuclear proliferation is a step in the
right direction, especially when as many as 187 countries participate.
It was because of the IAEA (acting as an extension of the NPT) that we
discovered that Iran had enough uranium for a nuclear weapon. However,
there doesn't seem to be any kind of consequence for going against the
NPT. Neither does there seem to be any truly efficient way of keeping
an eye on nations that participate. As the book mentions, many think
that the IAEA needs to monitor member states more closely. While
pressure for nonproliferation is positive, it won't get us anywhere if
no one can enforce it, or even tell if it's working or not. A tighter
and more efficient form of the NPT is ideal.
around the world.
I do think that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea,
although I'm not sure how effective it really is. Any international
effort to stunt the growth of nuclear proliferation is a step in the
right direction, especially when as many as 187 countries participate.
It was because of the IAEA (acting as an extension of the NPT) that we
discovered that Iran had enough uranium for a nuclear weapon. However,
there doesn't seem to be any kind of consequence for going against the
NPT. Neither does there seem to be any truly efficient way of keeping
an eye on nations that participate. As the book mentions, many think
that the IAEA needs to monitor member states more closely. While
pressure for nonproliferation is positive, it won't get us anywhere if
no one can enforce it, or even tell if it's working or not. A tighter
and more efficient form of the NPT is ideal.
alyssa norton
Oct 15, 2009, 5:45:31 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the prevention of the number of countries
possessing nuclear weapons. I too think that the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is beneficial and a good idea. Anything that
makes it more difficult for a country to obtain or reduce nuclear
weapons is good. It also puts the responsibility of ensuring that
transfers of nuclear technology are done safely on the International
Atomic Energy Agency. One way in which it has been effective was in
North Korea in 2006. North Korea tested a nuclear weapon underground.
The NPT was effective because the test was recorded by the monitoring
sites established under the NPT. Without the NPT North Korea could
have continued to test nuclear weapons and been a lot further in its
nuclear testing and could have tested a lot more weapons than it
already has. Although I believe the NPT is very beneficial I do think
that at times it can be very ineffective and it needs to be amended
and reformed to make it more effective.
possessing nuclear weapons. I too think that the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is beneficial and a good idea. Anything that
makes it more difficult for a country to obtain or reduce nuclear
weapons is good. It also puts the responsibility of ensuring that
transfers of nuclear technology are done safely on the International
Atomic Energy Agency. One way in which it has been effective was in
North Korea in 2006. North Korea tested a nuclear weapon underground.
The NPT was effective because the test was recorded by the monitoring
sites established under the NPT. Without the NPT North Korea could
have continued to test nuclear weapons and been a lot further in its
nuclear testing and could have tested a lot more weapons than it
already has. Although I believe the NPT is very beneficial I do think
that at times it can be very ineffective and it needs to be amended
and reformed to make it more effective.
Shahrin Islam
Oct 15, 2009, 6:47:41 PM10/15/09
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Nonprofileration is preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and not
allowing certain countries to possess nuclear weapons. To deal with
nonproliferation, I don't think the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
is a good idea. First of all, just because nations have signed a
treaty, they don't abide by it and still pursue their nuclear weapons.
This is exemplified by North Korea who launched a missile in 2006 even
though they signed the NPT in 2003. To deal with this, the U.S. and
four other nations tried to appease North Korea, however, they also
defied this and launched missiles twice in 2009. Another example is
Iran. After Ahmadinejad confirmed their ability to enrich uranium in
industrial amounts, Iran has been subject to over 150 sanctions.
However, they are continuing with their nuclear weapons and what's
even more ironic about this is that Russia, a member of the Security
Council, is funding their project by sending them uranium to research
and the U.S. supported this saying that it is an effort to roll back
Iran's program. I'm not sure what's the best way to deal with
nonproliferation but the NPT certainly hasn't stopped countries from
pursuing nuclear weapons. No matter how much enforcement they bring in
and no matter how well they oversee the countries, there's always a
way where there is a will. Like when we go into Iran to look for
enrichment sites, they will "mysteriously disappear" and we can do
nothing else besides place more sanctions. I don't know how to go
about nonprofileration since it is such a complicated topic, but the
NPT is surely not the right way as of right now.
allowing certain countries to possess nuclear weapons. To deal with
nonproliferation, I don't think the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
is a good idea. First of all, just because nations have signed a
treaty, they don't abide by it and still pursue their nuclear weapons.
This is exemplified by North Korea who launched a missile in 2006 even
though they signed the NPT in 2003. To deal with this, the U.S. and
four other nations tried to appease North Korea, however, they also
defied this and launched missiles twice in 2009. Another example is
Iran. After Ahmadinejad confirmed their ability to enrich uranium in
industrial amounts, Iran has been subject to over 150 sanctions.
However, they are continuing with their nuclear weapons and what's
even more ironic about this is that Russia, a member of the Security
Council, is funding their project by sending them uranium to research
and the U.S. supported this saying that it is an effort to roll back
Iran's program. I'm not sure what's the best way to deal with
nonproliferation but the NPT certainly hasn't stopped countries from
pursuing nuclear weapons. No matter how much enforcement they bring in
and no matter how well they oversee the countries, there's always a
way where there is a will. Like when we go into Iran to look for
enrichment sites, they will "mysteriously disappear" and we can do
nothing else besides place more sanctions. I don't know how to go
about nonprofileration since it is such a complicated topic, but the
NPT is surely not the right way as of right now.
Sam
Oct 15, 2009, 6:50:19 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the attempt to lower nuclear powers around the
world and prevent nuclear warfare.
I strongly believe that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is a
great idea. How could anything that goes towards lowering the amount
of nuclear armed countries in the world be a bad thing? Experts say
that there are more that 40 countries around the world that have
nuclear access, and keeping them under control and lowering their
arsenal just stops more and more potential violence from happening. It
is evident that much of the world agress that it is a great idea
because 187 countries have signed it, and countries that have not
signed are the only countries now that are viewed as large global
nuclear threats, such as north korea and Pakistan. Because all the
other countries have signed that is why they are not globally viewed
as dangerous because they are under control and are reducing their
arms. I think the NPT is a great thing and so far has been extremely
effective.
world and prevent nuclear warfare.
I strongly believe that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is a
great idea. How could anything that goes towards lowering the amount
of nuclear armed countries in the world be a bad thing? Experts say
that there are more that 40 countries around the world that have
nuclear access, and keeping them under control and lowering their
arsenal just stops more and more potential violence from happening. It
is evident that much of the world agress that it is a great idea
because 187 countries have signed it, and countries that have not
signed are the only countries now that are viewed as large global
nuclear threats, such as north korea and Pakistan. Because all the
other countries have signed that is why they are not globally viewed
as dangerous because they are under control and are reducing their
arms. I think the NPT is a great thing and so far has been extremely
effective.
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Kim Sass
Oct 15, 2009, 7:07:40 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation limits the spread of nuclear weapons in the world. I think that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation is a good idea, but I really don't think it could work in our society. The NPT and the IAEA was started in order to regulate the amount of nuclear weapons, but obviously that isn't working. India, North Korea, and Pakistan are starting to get the technology to make nuclear weapons, and neither the NPT nor the IAEA are doing much. Our society tends to be competitive with one another so when one country gets nuclear weapons, the other countries automatically want nuclear weapons too or else they feel more "naked". So, they start trying to get technology for nuclear weapons as well, and they keep secrets from the UN because they think that if they get nuclear weapons they'll be safer and the UN doesn't understand the feeling of not being safe. That's the countries' that are pursuing nuclear weapons rationale, so of course the NPT and IAEA can't do much about it because they won't know for sure whether a country is pursuing nuclear weapons or just enriching uranium.
abol...@yahoo.com
Oct 15, 2009, 7:26:41 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the action of curbing or controlling the excessive
spread of nuclear weapons. I think that the UN Nonproliferation Treaty
is a good idea because nuclear weapons are a major threat that effect
the world today. Considering some of the largest nuclear threats
today, including Iran and North Korea, I think any method, the UN
Nonproliferation Treaty in particular, is a good idea. It ensures that
all of the countries who have signed will be able to help to control
the countries that are a threat, and will help to curb their nuclear
supplies. This NPT can also be effective because of the help given by
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which ensures that the
transfers of nuclear technology are done safely and according to the
guidelines of the NPT. With the support of 187 countries the NPT has
an ability to be quite effective against any country that has been
labeled a threat. The NPT can also be effective against Iran and their
large supply of uranium, and North Korea's recent missile testing. I
think that if the members of the NPT continue to act effectively, the
world will be better protected from nuclear weapons.
spread of nuclear weapons. I think that the UN Nonproliferation Treaty
is a good idea because nuclear weapons are a major threat that effect
the world today. Considering some of the largest nuclear threats
today, including Iran and North Korea, I think any method, the UN
Nonproliferation Treaty in particular, is a good idea. It ensures that
all of the countries who have signed will be able to help to control
the countries that are a threat, and will help to curb their nuclear
supplies. This NPT can also be effective because of the help given by
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which ensures that the
transfers of nuclear technology are done safely and according to the
guidelines of the NPT. With the support of 187 countries the NPT has
an ability to be quite effective against any country that has been
labeled a threat. The NPT can also be effective against Iran and their
large supply of uranium, and North Korea's recent missile testing. I
think that if the members of the NPT continue to act effectively, the
world will be better protected from nuclear weapons.
John Li
Oct 15, 2009, 7:29:28 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is an attempt to reduce and prevent nuclear weapons
in certain countries.
I believe that the idea of the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is
indeed a good idea, but it doesn't seem to be as effective as we need
it to be. We have many countries participating in the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty, which is indeed a good thing, but it doesn't
seem to do much-- for example, North Korea was discovered to have the
ability to create nuclear weapons, and soon after this was brought to
the attention to the UN, North Korea defected from the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty-- rendering anything that the Treaty may have
done ineffective. In addition to this, Iran has been enriching
Uranium, and so far, the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty hasn't
done much against them. There don't seem to be many consequences in
this treaty, and even if there were, they could just defect from the
treaty, just like North Korea did, nullifying the treaty entirely. I
think that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty has the right idea,
but is lacking in effectiveness. If they could actually control the
production of nuclear weapons by monitoring countries and making
consequences, it would be more effective than it is now. In my
opinion, we need to enforce nonproliferation, because if a nuclear
weapon managed to get into the hands of a group like the Taliban, we
would, in short, be screwed. Therefore, the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty should be revised for increased effectiveness.
in certain countries.
I believe that the idea of the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is
indeed a good idea, but it doesn't seem to be as effective as we need
it to be. We have many countries participating in the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty, which is indeed a good thing, but it doesn't
seem to do much-- for example, North Korea was discovered to have the
ability to create nuclear weapons, and soon after this was brought to
the attention to the UN, North Korea defected from the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty-- rendering anything that the Treaty may have
done ineffective. In addition to this, Iran has been enriching
Uranium, and so far, the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty hasn't
done much against them. There don't seem to be many consequences in
this treaty, and even if there were, they could just defect from the
treaty, just like North Korea did, nullifying the treaty entirely. I
think that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty has the right idea,
but is lacking in effectiveness. If they could actually control the
production of nuclear weapons by monitoring countries and making
consequences, it would be more effective than it is now. In my
opinion, we need to enforce nonproliferation, because if a nuclear
weapon managed to get into the hands of a group like the Taliban, we
would, in short, be screwed. Therefore, the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty should be revised for increased effectiveness.
Erik Hotaling
Oct 15, 2009, 7:46:15 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the limitation of the production or spreading of
something. I believe that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is a
good idea because nuclear weapons are some of the most effective,
least humane ways of killing millions of people. Not only do they
immediately kill many people but the nuclear fallout can infect
millions more and make land unusable for many years after. It is
important to stop the movement of these weapons because with more that
20,000 nuclear weapons world wide it is extremely likely that a
country that is close to us will get one of these nukes. If our
relations with that country become worse it would create an extremely
dangerous situation. It is also important to start destroying nukes
that we have but don't need and promoting other countries to do the
same because the more there are the higher the probability is that one
of them will get into the hands of someone that doesn't agree with us.
something. I believe that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty is a
good idea because nuclear weapons are some of the most effective,
least humane ways of killing millions of people. Not only do they
immediately kill many people but the nuclear fallout can infect
millions more and make land unusable for many years after. It is
important to stop the movement of these weapons because with more that
20,000 nuclear weapons world wide it is extremely likely that a
country that is close to us will get one of these nukes. If our
relations with that country become worse it would create an extremely
dangerous situation. It is also important to start destroying nukes
that we have but don't need and promoting other countries to do the
same because the more there are the higher the probability is that one
of them will get into the hands of someone that doesn't agree with us.
James
Oct 15, 2009, 8:42:26 PM10/15/09
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Proliferation is the act of spreading something, so nuclear
nonproliferation would be the opposite, which would be the attempted
reduction of nuclear weapons. I think that the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea. As the book said, enough
nuclear weapons already exist in the world to be able to destroy all
life on earth and then some... so what would the point be in making
new nuclear weapons? It's not like we're going to use all of the ones
that already exist. And even just keeping nuclear weapons is
dangerous, because if they fall into the hands of determined
terrorists, the consequences could be disastrous. It is important to
try to reduce the number of available nuclear weapons because even
though it would be extremely hard for somebody to steal a nuclear
weapon from America, it would be far easier in more unstable
countries, like Pakistan. So even if Pakistan got rid of one third of
its nuclear weapons, that reduces the chance of something being stolen
by one third. The treaty also paves the road for the eventual complete
disarmament of the world's nuclear arsenals.
Sibtain Bokhari
Oct 15, 2009, 8:54:19 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is controlling the use of nuclear weapons. I do think
that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea. Without
this, any country could just make a nuke whenever they wanted, and
then just go and launch it. The countries that signed the NPT agreed
to only use their nuclear arsenals for energy and peaceful purposes.
Without the IAEA, we would have no one to moniter the use of nuclear
technology.This i also think is a good idea, because then we have a
body to moniter and control the nuclear technology in the world. This
started when India exploded a bomb in 1974. They had not signed the
NPT, so the IAEA had to come into fruition in order to moniter things
like this. This is why i think that The NPT was a good idea.
that the UN Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea. Without
this, any country could just make a nuke whenever they wanted, and
then just go and launch it. The countries that signed the NPT agreed
to only use their nuclear arsenals for energy and peaceful purposes.
Without the IAEA, we would have no one to moniter the use of nuclear
technology.This i also think is a good idea, because then we have a
body to moniter and control the nuclear technology in the world. This
started when India exploded a bomb in 1974. They had not signed the
NPT, so the IAEA had to come into fruition in order to moniter things
like this. This is why i think that The NPT was a good idea.
Kevin Xiao
Oct 15, 2009, 9:19:08 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the attempt to prevent the spread and reduce the
amount of nuclear weapons.
I think that the Nuclear Nonproliferation is a good idea because it
provides visible guidelines on how the world should deal with nuclear
weapons.With over 20,000 nuclear weapons between Russia and America,
we have enough combined to destroy the planet many times over.
Allowing supplies of Nuclear weapons get into the wrong hands has been
our concerns in areas such as Pakistan. Through the NPT, it has become
harder for countries to develop and trade nuclear weapons which helps
limit the spread of them to countries such as Iran or North Korea.
However, countries like Iran and North Korea are still attempting to
produce their own. Despite sanctions, they continue to work at
developing nuclear weapons. More effective measures need to be taken
to make sure that such a development does not occur. The NPT sets out
good guidelines but needs to be better enforced.
amount of nuclear weapons.
I think that the Nuclear Nonproliferation is a good idea because it
provides visible guidelines on how the world should deal with nuclear
weapons.With over 20,000 nuclear weapons between Russia and America,
we have enough combined to destroy the planet many times over.
Allowing supplies of Nuclear weapons get into the wrong hands has been
our concerns in areas such as Pakistan. Through the NPT, it has become
harder for countries to develop and trade nuclear weapons which helps
limit the spread of them to countries such as Iran or North Korea.
However, countries like Iran and North Korea are still attempting to
produce their own. Despite sanctions, they continue to work at
developing nuclear weapons. More effective measures need to be taken
to make sure that such a development does not occur. The NPT sets out
good guidelines but needs to be better enforced.
Shannon
Oct 15, 2009, 9:31:39 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the action or practice of curbing or controlling
an excessive, rapid spread. I agree with the idea of the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty because nuclear weapons are the most dangerous
weapon a country can have. The consequences if nuclear weapons get
into the hands of the wrong people, like Kim Jong Il of North Korea
and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, which are our the biggest threats to
the world general safety. The bases of the treaty is that nuclear
powers will reduce their arsenals and give non-nuclear power countries
access to their nuclear technology, only if the non-nuclear
signatories use it for peaceful purposes. Ideally the peaceful tasks
with this technology would be enriching uranium for fuel, and not
weapons. But North Korea and Iran are two examples of countries that
abused these privileges. Though the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) and the NPT overlook the transferring of nuclear technology is
done safely, many countries can be sly. Many say that the requirements
of the IAEA and NPT need to be more strict and updated since experts
say there are nuclear weapons materials in more than 40 countries.
an excessive, rapid spread. I agree with the idea of the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty because nuclear weapons are the most dangerous
weapon a country can have. The consequences if nuclear weapons get
into the hands of the wrong people, like Kim Jong Il of North Korea
and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, which are our the biggest threats to
the world general safety. The bases of the treaty is that nuclear
powers will reduce their arsenals and give non-nuclear power countries
access to their nuclear technology, only if the non-nuclear
signatories use it for peaceful purposes. Ideally the peaceful tasks
with this technology would be enriching uranium for fuel, and not
weapons. But North Korea and Iran are two examples of countries that
abused these privileges. Though the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) and the NPT overlook the transferring of nuclear technology is
done safely, many countries can be sly. Many say that the requirements
of the IAEA and NPT need to be more strict and updated since experts
say there are nuclear weapons materials in more than 40 countries.
Brendan
Oct 15, 2009, 9:33:42 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is working to reduce the total amount of , in this
case, nuclear weapons in the world as well as preventing nuclear
weapons technology from spreading to more countries of the world.
The UN nuclear nonproliferation treaty or NPT, is a treaty that was
designed to stop the creation of new nuclear weapons and the reduction
of the current nuclear arsenals that currently exist. The NPT also
allows the current nuclear countries to give/trade their nuclear
technology to non nuclear countries on the premise that the technology
would only be used for peaceful purposes such as energy. This whole
process is over seen by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
I think that the NPT while has good intentions is not effectively
achieving its goals. One example of this is even thought as of 2009
over 187 nations were part of the NPT several countries with nuclear
weapons where not such as India, Israel and Pakistan . So if the
countries are not part of the NPT they are not limited by in their
production, testing and selling of nuclear weapons and materials. Also
although the NPT says that the technology exchanged will be solely for
peaceful purposes many times it turns out to be used for weapons
technology. It is stated that, "more than 40 nations have access to
nuclear weapons and materials". This shows that the IAEA , while most
of the time helpful is not effective enough to stop the spread of
nuclear weapons and weapons technology
case, nuclear weapons in the world as well as preventing nuclear
weapons technology from spreading to more countries of the world.
The UN nuclear nonproliferation treaty or NPT, is a treaty that was
designed to stop the creation of new nuclear weapons and the reduction
of the current nuclear arsenals that currently exist. The NPT also
allows the current nuclear countries to give/trade their nuclear
technology to non nuclear countries on the premise that the technology
would only be used for peaceful purposes such as energy. This whole
process is over seen by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
I think that the NPT while has good intentions is not effectively
achieving its goals. One example of this is even thought as of 2009
over 187 nations were part of the NPT several countries with nuclear
weapons where not such as India, Israel and Pakistan . So if the
countries are not part of the NPT they are not limited by in their
production, testing and selling of nuclear weapons and materials. Also
although the NPT says that the technology exchanged will be solely for
peaceful purposes many times it turns out to be used for weapons
technology. It is stated that, "more than 40 nations have access to
nuclear weapons and materials". This shows that the IAEA , while most
of the time helpful is not effective enough to stop the spread of
nuclear weapons and weapons technology
Spattni
Oct 15, 2009, 9:34:02 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the practice of controlling a rapid spread, such
as nuclear weapons. The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) is
essentially a treaty in which countries have both rights and duties
when it comes it too acquiring and using nuclear materials. I have a
mixed view on the matter of this treaty, I believe it's a good outline
of future treaties but does not address certain issues adequately. In
1968 the treaty was well meaning but it was two steps forward and one
step back. The two steps forward includes a major initiative towards
reducing and stopping the spread nuclear weapons and stockpiles, and
using nuclear material for peaceful purposes. This initiative is
directed mainly at the five (U.S., Russia, Britain, France, and China)
and those countries that are trying to acquire weapons and nuclear
material (North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan). The 'peaceful purposes'
were meant to be monitored by the IAEA, so that would force countries
to comply with the agreements in the NPT. The one step back is the
failure on how to address resistance or noncompliance with with those
who breach the treaty agreements, withdraw from it or countries that
are major cause for worry and aren't included in the treaty. Iran who
has come into the spotlight this year, has claimed that it using it's
nuclear enrichment facilities for 'peaceful' purposes, but major doubt
is present in the International Community, and the threat of a nuclear
attack from an ambitious nuclear Iran is a scary prospect. A major
concern is countries such as North Korea, who signed, but then
withdrew after testing nuclear weapons underground. This completely
undermined the treaty's purpose and foundations, but it doesn't stop
there, to add salt to the NPT's wounds N.K. are not bound to
obligations to stop creating or even distributing weapons leaving a
lot of space for North Korea to maneuver itself among the
International Community. The NPT is a step in the right direction but
the enforcers such as the IAEA are not strong or aggressive enough to
combat unstable, possibly nuclear countries. .
as nuclear weapons. The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) is
essentially a treaty in which countries have both rights and duties
when it comes it too acquiring and using nuclear materials. I have a
mixed view on the matter of this treaty, I believe it's a good outline
of future treaties but does not address certain issues adequately. In
1968 the treaty was well meaning but it was two steps forward and one
step back. The two steps forward includes a major initiative towards
reducing and stopping the spread nuclear weapons and stockpiles, and
using nuclear material for peaceful purposes. This initiative is
directed mainly at the five (U.S., Russia, Britain, France, and China)
and those countries that are trying to acquire weapons and nuclear
material (North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan). The 'peaceful purposes'
were meant to be monitored by the IAEA, so that would force countries
to comply with the agreements in the NPT. The one step back is the
failure on how to address resistance or noncompliance with with those
who breach the treaty agreements, withdraw from it or countries that
are major cause for worry and aren't included in the treaty. Iran who
has come into the spotlight this year, has claimed that it using it's
nuclear enrichment facilities for 'peaceful' purposes, but major doubt
is present in the International Community, and the threat of a nuclear
attack from an ambitious nuclear Iran is a scary prospect. A major
concern is countries such as North Korea, who signed, but then
withdrew after testing nuclear weapons underground. This completely
undermined the treaty's purpose and foundations, but it doesn't stop
there, to add salt to the NPT's wounds N.K. are not bound to
obligations to stop creating or even distributing weapons leaving a
lot of space for North Korea to maneuver itself among the
International Community. The NPT is a step in the right direction but
the enforcers such as the IAEA are not strong or aggressive enough to
combat unstable, possibly nuclear countries. .
Hannah
Oct 15, 2009, 9:34:32 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the curbing and control of the spread of nuclear
weapons throughout the world. I do think that the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea, however there are some issues
with it. It is a good idea because it attempts to peacefully reduce
nuclear weapons and provide information about nuclear powers for
nonnuclear powers. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is
effective in providing intelligence information about nuclear power
plants and suspicious behaviors, like the information we recieved
about Iran's uranium enrichment. On the other hand, it would be pretty
difficult to completely monitor these countries and make sure their
not breaking the treaty. An example of this is North Korea in 2003.
They were originally a part of the NPT, but did not follow the
conditions listed in the treaty. Another problem is the lack of
discipline for disobeying the treaty. It seems like if a country wants
to break away from the treaty, they can just do it without any
reprecautions. So although I do think the NPT is a good idea and would
put the world off to a semi good start in curbing nuclear weapon
proliferation, I think it needs new ideas for making sure the
conditions listed in the treaty are properly carried out.
weapons throughout the world. I do think that the UN Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea, however there are some issues
with it. It is a good idea because it attempts to peacefully reduce
nuclear weapons and provide information about nuclear powers for
nonnuclear powers. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is
effective in providing intelligence information about nuclear power
plants and suspicious behaviors, like the information we recieved
about Iran's uranium enrichment. On the other hand, it would be pretty
difficult to completely monitor these countries and make sure their
not breaking the treaty. An example of this is North Korea in 2003.
They were originally a part of the NPT, but did not follow the
conditions listed in the treaty. Another problem is the lack of
discipline for disobeying the treaty. It seems like if a country wants
to break away from the treaty, they can just do it without any
reprecautions. So although I do think the NPT is a good idea and would
put the world off to a semi good start in curbing nuclear weapon
proliferation, I think it needs new ideas for making sure the
conditions listed in the treaty are properly carried out.
Me
Oct 15, 2009, 9:55:50 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation in terms of weapons means countries agree to cut back
rather than have a repeat of the cold war where every weapon was more
destructive than the previous. It is the prevention of an increase in
weapons. I think the UN nuclear nonproliferation treaty could have
been a good idea, but it was so poorly executed that it is just an
empty promise. Many countries refused to sign and others, North Korea
being the best example, broke the treaty. North Korea was caught with
nuclear weapons and rather than apologizing and returning to the
treaty they withdrew. And that was after the IAEA was formed. The IAEA
obviously has no effect, and the treaty, if anything, lulls people
into a false sense of security, and allows countries that didn't have
nuclear technology to catch up to leaders in nuclear weapons, like
Russia and the US, when the treaty is supposed to be halting the
creation of nuclear weapons.
rather than have a repeat of the cold war where every weapon was more
destructive than the previous. It is the prevention of an increase in
weapons. I think the UN nuclear nonproliferation treaty could have
been a good idea, but it was so poorly executed that it is just an
empty promise. Many countries refused to sign and others, North Korea
being the best example, broke the treaty. North Korea was caught with
nuclear weapons and rather than apologizing and returning to the
treaty they withdrew. And that was after the IAEA was formed. The IAEA
obviously has no effect, and the treaty, if anything, lulls people
into a false sense of security, and allows countries that didn't have
nuclear technology to catch up to leaders in nuclear weapons, like
Russia and the US, when the treaty is supposed to be halting the
creation of nuclear weapons.
Aish
Oct 15, 2009, 10:11:37 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the action or practice of curbing or controlling
an excessive, rapid spread of a substance. In this case, the substance
is weapons/nuclear weapons. I believe that the UN's Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea. The only thing the US must do
is stop stockpiling nukes and other weapons. In this way, we can
encourage other countries to follow. The NNPT has also helped
countries, such as Germany, develop nuclear power plants. These power
plants don't create harmful emissions and are an alternative to coal.
Even if no one follows it, signing and ratifying the treaty wouldn't
hurt us. Countries like North Korea and Iran are the exceptions, not
the rule. If we sign the NNPT, the world would be safer and cleaner.
Kai
Oct 15, 2009, 10:14:01 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the act of reducing and halting the spread of
something.
I believe that the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea. The
treaty is a necessary step in global security because it does not take
many warheads to wipe out the world, and any effort to curb the
creation of such weapons is a step in the right direction. With over
187 nations on the treaty, it is a safeguard that also lets the U.S.
monitor other countries to make sure they are not trying to build more
nuclear weapons. Also, if amended, the NPT can be used as an excuse to
track down and secure the nuclear weapon grade materials currently
estimate to be in over 40 nations. Because the NPT covers many
countries, it greatly aids in slowing down proliferation of nuclear
weapons. The NPT helps to ensure that countries do not try to build up
more nuclear systems and lets the U.S. focus on maverick nations like
Iran and North Korea. It is a useful tool and a good step toward
securing the world's nuclear arsenal.
something.
I believe that the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea. The
treaty is a necessary step in global security because it does not take
many warheads to wipe out the world, and any effort to curb the
creation of such weapons is a step in the right direction. With over
187 nations on the treaty, it is a safeguard that also lets the U.S.
monitor other countries to make sure they are not trying to build more
nuclear weapons. Also, if amended, the NPT can be used as an excuse to
track down and secure the nuclear weapon grade materials currently
estimate to be in over 40 nations. Because the NPT covers many
countries, it greatly aids in slowing down proliferation of nuclear
weapons. The NPT helps to ensure that countries do not try to build up
more nuclear systems and lets the U.S. focus on maverick nations like
Iran and North Korea. It is a useful tool and a good step toward
securing the world's nuclear arsenal.
Emma Burke
Oct 15, 2009, 10:25:29 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the practice of limiting the production or spread
of something, especially nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass
destruction. The UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty was created in
1968 to prevent nuclear countries from having nuclear weapons. I think
that this is a good idea because it promotes global peace. Also this
allows nonnuclear countries to also have nuclear technology for
peaceful purposes. This treaty allows advancements in nuclear power as
a possible energy source to develop. Also this treaty prevents the
creation of nuclear weapons, and promotes the idea of peace. There is
a negative side to this treaty. An example of this is Iran, which is a
party to the NPT has continued to enrich uranium for what is
supposedly for energy purposes, but there is speculation that the
uranium is being enriched for atomic warheads. Iran continues to not
listen or care about the NPT rules or regulations. They have received
over 150 sanctions from the UN, the US, and the EU. Some nations are
even calling for more sanctions until some actions are taken upon
Iran. Iran compromised by allowing IAEA officials inspect their
facilities, but some officials say that there was enough enriched
uranium for nuclear weapons. The situation in Iran is an exception to
the benefits of the NPT. I believe that the NPT is a great way to
prevent nuclear conflict among nations.
of something, especially nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass
destruction. The UN Nuclear Nonproliferation treaty was created in
1968 to prevent nuclear countries from having nuclear weapons. I think
that this is a good idea because it promotes global peace. Also this
allows nonnuclear countries to also have nuclear technology for
peaceful purposes. This treaty allows advancements in nuclear power as
a possible energy source to develop. Also this treaty prevents the
creation of nuclear weapons, and promotes the idea of peace. There is
a negative side to this treaty. An example of this is Iran, which is a
party to the NPT has continued to enrich uranium for what is
supposedly for energy purposes, but there is speculation that the
uranium is being enriched for atomic warheads. Iran continues to not
listen or care about the NPT rules or regulations. They have received
over 150 sanctions from the UN, the US, and the EU. Some nations are
even calling for more sanctions until some actions are taken upon
Iran. Iran compromised by allowing IAEA officials inspect their
facilities, but some officials say that there was enough enriched
uranium for nuclear weapons. The situation in Iran is an exception to
the benefits of the NPT. I believe that the NPT is a great way to
prevent nuclear conflict among nations.
Mike Stavrakos
Oct 15, 2009, 10:39:29 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the attempt to limit the rapid spread of something
(nuclear weapons in this case), and to generally decrease the amount
and availability of such technologies. I believe that the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea conceptually in some areas, but
a bad idea in others. I think that it is a good idea for nuclear
technologies to be shared in cases of nuclear energy, but it turns out
that it is too difficult to monitor whether the nuclear information is
being used for energy or the creation of weapons. Because of this
alloted exchange of information, it is speculated that the enriched
uranium being given by Russia to Iran for energy purposes is in
actuality being used to create nuclear warheads. I feel that this is
due to a general lack of oversight by committees such as the IAEA.
The area of the treaty that I do not agree with, however, is dealing
with the consistent reduction of U.S. nuclear arsenals. The NPT
requires that nuclear powers such as the U.S. cut down on their
nuclear arsenals, but I feel this may be detrimental and purposeless.
It is clearly seen that countries such as India and Pakistan who never
signed on to the treaty are not swayed away from building or testing
nuclear weapons, as shown by nuclear weapons tests in 1974 that forced
the IAEA to create strict guidelines for nuclear control. Also, North
Korea, who originally signed onto the NPT, recently withdrew from the
treaty shortly after information showed that they are pursuing nuclear
weaponry, and in 2006, they tested a nuclear weapon underground
clearly disregarding multiple international agreements and sanctions.
In all, I believe that such countries are unwavering in pursuing
nuclear technology, and the U.S. being a role model by reducing our
arsenal is not internationally helpful nor is it necessary.
(nuclear weapons in this case), and to generally decrease the amount
and availability of such technologies. I believe that the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty is a good idea conceptually in some areas, but
a bad idea in others. I think that it is a good idea for nuclear
technologies to be shared in cases of nuclear energy, but it turns out
that it is too difficult to monitor whether the nuclear information is
being used for energy or the creation of weapons. Because of this
alloted exchange of information, it is speculated that the enriched
uranium being given by Russia to Iran for energy purposes is in
actuality being used to create nuclear warheads. I feel that this is
due to a general lack of oversight by committees such as the IAEA.
The area of the treaty that I do not agree with, however, is dealing
with the consistent reduction of U.S. nuclear arsenals. The NPT
requires that nuclear powers such as the U.S. cut down on their
nuclear arsenals, but I feel this may be detrimental and purposeless.
It is clearly seen that countries such as India and Pakistan who never
signed on to the treaty are not swayed away from building or testing
nuclear weapons, as shown by nuclear weapons tests in 1974 that forced
the IAEA to create strict guidelines for nuclear control. Also, North
Korea, who originally signed onto the NPT, recently withdrew from the
treaty shortly after information showed that they are pursuing nuclear
weaponry, and in 2006, they tested a nuclear weapon underground
clearly disregarding multiple international agreements and sanctions.
In all, I believe that such countries are unwavering in pursuing
nuclear technology, and the U.S. being a role model by reducing our
arsenal is not internationally helpful nor is it necessary.
bridget
Oct 15, 2009, 11:36:52 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the movement that is attempting to stop the
production and spread of nuclear weapons as well as reduce the number
in existence today. The nuclear nonproliferation treaty is a good idea
because it hinders countries from obtaining nuclear material. But the
treaty is not always effective as seen in the current situation in
North Korea and Iran. The treaty has slowed their nuclear programs as
it has made the materials necessary to create a bomb harder to acquire
but it has not completely stopped their programs. It also gives the
global community a standard that everyone must comply with. But I do
think that it should be changed to help deal with countries like North
Korea who break the treaty. The treaty has been helpful in opening
dialogues between the countries with the most nuclear weapons (Russia
and the United States) and allowed them to work together and attempt
to reduce both of their stockpiles of weapons. It has also affected
countries like India which have nuclear weapons but have not signed
the treaty by forcing them through international pressure to allow
inspectors into their nuclear facilities. The treaty alone is not
enough to stop the spread of nuclear weapons but it is an important
international step.
production and spread of nuclear weapons as well as reduce the number
in existence today. The nuclear nonproliferation treaty is a good idea
because it hinders countries from obtaining nuclear material. But the
treaty is not always effective as seen in the current situation in
North Korea and Iran. The treaty has slowed their nuclear programs as
it has made the materials necessary to create a bomb harder to acquire
but it has not completely stopped their programs. It also gives the
global community a standard that everyone must comply with. But I do
think that it should be changed to help deal with countries like North
Korea who break the treaty. The treaty has been helpful in opening
dialogues between the countries with the most nuclear weapons (Russia
and the United States) and allowed them to work together and attempt
to reduce both of their stockpiles of weapons. It has also affected
countries like India which have nuclear weapons but have not signed
the treaty by forcing them through international pressure to allow
inspectors into their nuclear facilities. The treaty alone is not
enough to stop the spread of nuclear weapons but it is an important
international step.
sami
Oct 15, 2009, 11:44:26 PM10/15/09
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Nonproliferation is the prevention of the spread of nulcear weapons
throughout the world by making sure countries that aren’t nuclear
armed stay that way. That could endanger all life on earth. I believe
that the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is a good idea. It is an
effective measure on a global scale that encourages non nuclear armed
countries not to pursue the creation of nuclear weapons, thus lowering
the world’s overall stockpile. The treaty has so far been successful
in getting countries to give up their nuclear ambitions. One example
of this success is when the treaty obtained the ratification of
Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazagystan, 3 of the Soviet Union’s nuclear
armed regions. Ever since its creation, the NTP has has been
successful in preventing all countries but India, Pakistan, and Israel
from pursing nuclear weapons. These countries didn’t sign the treaty.
Another benefit of the NTP is the fact that it makes it easier to
account for unidentified Soviet bombs and make sure they don’t fall
into the wrong hands. Under the NTP, the IAEA does regular inspections
to make sure that all the countries under the treaty account for their
nuclear material that is supposed to be used for peaceful purposes.
Having more countries accessible to IAEA inspection makes it a lot
easier to find these lost weapons that have been threatening world
security for decades.
throughout the world by making sure countries that aren’t nuclear
armed stay that way. That could endanger all life on earth. I believe
that the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is a good idea. It is an
effective measure on a global scale that encourages non nuclear armed
countries not to pursue the creation of nuclear weapons, thus lowering
the world’s overall stockpile. The treaty has so far been successful
in getting countries to give up their nuclear ambitions. One example
of this success is when the treaty obtained the ratification of
Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazagystan, 3 of the Soviet Union’s nuclear
armed regions. Ever since its creation, the NTP has has been
successful in preventing all countries but India, Pakistan, and Israel
from pursing nuclear weapons. These countries didn’t sign the treaty.
Another benefit of the NTP is the fact that it makes it easier to
account for unidentified Soviet bombs and make sure they don’t fall
into the wrong hands. Under the NTP, the IAEA does regular inspections
to make sure that all the countries under the treaty account for their
nuclear material that is supposed to be used for peaceful purposes.
Having more countries accessible to IAEA inspection makes it a lot
easier to find these lost weapons that have been threatening world
security for decades.
fv
Oct 16, 2009, 8:44:56 AM10/16/09
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Nonproliferation is the effort to limit the distribution and
manufactoring of nuclear weapons. I think that the UN treaty is a
very good idea because it can help eliminate the threat posed by
countries such as Iran and North Kore and can regulate how much
nuclear power countries can have. The IAEA is also an important part
of this because they can help maintain the policies and make sure that
all nuclear power is being used fo non-weaponmaking purposes. The
IAEA also helps regulate the safe transportation of nuclear items and
can help control were they end up.
manufactoring of nuclear weapons. I think that the UN treaty is a
very good idea because it can help eliminate the threat posed by
countries such as Iran and North Kore and can regulate how much
nuclear power countries can have. The IAEA is also an important part
of this because they can help maintain the policies and make sure that
all nuclear power is being used fo non-weaponmaking purposes. The
IAEA also helps regulate the safe transportation of nuclear items and
can help control were they end up.
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