The conclusion many states may now draw is that complying with the NPT is no longer a guarantee of nuclear security.


Dr Olamide Samuel is a renowned international security expert and Network Specialist at the Open Nuclear Network. Previously, he served as Special Env...oy of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE), established by the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Pelindaba.
The conclusion many states may now draw is that complying with the NPT is no longer a guarantee of nuclear security.

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Africa’s contribution to the field of nuclear non-proliferation has long been ignored. It is time to recognise it.
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By pressuring China to attend trilateral nuclear talks, the US opened up a much-needed debate on global arms control.
