Nuclear Weapons : Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Examines the history of negotiations on nuclear weapons testing and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the national positions of the countries that have conducted tests. Summarizes key pr...

Examines the history of negotiations on nuclear weapons testing and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the national positions of the countries that have conducted tests. Summarizes key provisions of the CTBT, preparations for implementation, stockpile stewardship issues, and pro/con arguments regarding CTBT. Includes chronology.

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