Nuclear Treaties and Agreements2026-01-23T13:57:46-08:00

Nuclear Treaties and Agreements

Key treaties and regimes responsible for upholding nuclear non-proliferation.

TPNW

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) prohibits the use, possession, testing, and transfer of nuclear weapons.

NPT

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) limits the spread of nuclear weapons via non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

CTBT

The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear explosion tests.

New START

New START is an agreement between for nuclear arms reductions between the United States and the Russian Federation.

NWFZ

Nuclear-weapon-free zones (NWFZs) are groups of states that have mutually agreed to prohibit the development, possession, or use of nuclear weapons.

Seabed Arms Control Treaty

The Seabed Arms Control Treaty prohibits the emplacement of nuclear weapons on the ocean floor.

Outer Space Treaty

The Outer Space Treaty prohibits nuclear weapons in space.

IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency is responsible for nuclear inspections and non-proliferation verification.

FMCT

The Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty is a proposed agreement that would prohibit the production of materials necessary for nuclear weapons. 

NAPF and Treaties

Below are some highlights of NAPF’s work with nuclear treaties.

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