Nuclear-Weapon-Free zones

Questions related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy have, over the years, occupied a prominent place in international debates, both within and outside the framework of the United Nations. As a result of those discussions an awareness developed of the pressing need for an international consensus in the field. In the process, however, it also became clear that there were substantial differences as to the best ways and means of arriving at such a consensus. All this has been due to the fact that the issue is approached from different standpoints.

Related Subject(s): Disarmament