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Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments.

Authors :
Medalia, Jonathan
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Issue Brief; 2008, preceding p1-47, 50p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article offers information on the comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty (CTBT). Topics include the developments in CTBT, its history, and the positions on CTBT of countries including Great Britain, France, and Russia. It highlights the negotiations and key provisions for CTBT including the Conference on Disarmament (CD), the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and establishment of a Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Issue Brief
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
96005219