Nuclear Nonproliferation : Iaea Has Strengthened Its Safeguards and Nuclear Security Programs, but Weaknesses Need to Be Addressed

The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) safeguards system has been a cornerstone of U.S. efforts to prevent nuclear weapons proliferation since the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was adopted in 1970. IAEA has strengthened its safeguards system & increased efforts to combat nuclear terrorism by helping countries secure nuclear & radioactive material & facilities. This report: (1) identifies the steps IAEA has taken to strengthen safeguards; (2) assesses the challenges in implementing strengthened safeguards; (3) identifies U.S. financial support for safeguards; & (4) describes IAEA's efforts to help secure nuclear material & facilities. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.Aloise, Gene is the author of 'Nuclear Nonproliferation : Iaea Has Strengthened Its Safeguards and Nuclear Security Programs, but Weaknesses Need to Be Addressed', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422304952 and ISBN 1422304957.