Arbeitspapier | Working paper
Towards a Global Zero for Nuclear Weapons: Three Lessons from Latin America
Full nuclear disarmament and the effective non-proliferation of atomic weapons are two of the most challenging aspirations of humankind. To tackle these issues, most analysts focus on the experiences of nuclear-weapon-owning states. A different perspective is taken here, however, by drawing lessons regarding global non-proliferation and disarmament from one of the most successful cases of compliance worldwide: namely, Latin America. Today, Latin America is one of the world's most compliant regions in nuclear non-proliferation and a key advocate of atomic disarmament. It was the first densely populated region in the world to become a nuclear-weapon-free zone; it hosts the only bilateral safeguard agency worldwide; and, it houses large reservoirs of uranium and other fissionable materials. Historically, nonetheless, Latin America showed variation in state behaviour vis-à-vis nuclear affairs, with some countries being proactive within the non-proliferation regime and others distancing themselves from it. It is, therefore, a relevant case to consider when looking for lessons on global non-proliferation and disarmament. Three lessons can be drawn from its experience: a broad understanding of confidence-building measures is vital to facilitate lasting trust among countries; institutional creativity is imperative in the nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament realms; and, good communication is crucial to compliance. Latin America's experiences with non-proliferation and disarmament efforts can be applied to Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. Effective nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation depends on creating background conditions for cooperation, trust, and institutions. These elements must lead to a cognitive change in how people understand the nature of nuclear weapons.
- Weitere Titel
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Auf dem Weg zur "Globalen Null" für Atomwaffen: Drei Lehren aus Lateinamerika
- ISSN
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1862-3581
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Seite(n): 12
- Sprache
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Englisch
- Anmerkungen
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Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; nicht begutachtet
- Erschienen in
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GIGA Focus Global (3)
- Thema
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Politikwissenschaft
Friedens- und Konfliktforschung, Sicherheitspolitik
Lateinamerika
Abrüstung
atomwaffenfreie Zone
Kernwaffe
Atomwaffensperrvertrag
internationale Zusammenarbeit
- Ereignis
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Geistige Schöpfung
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Bandarra, Leonardo Carvalho Leite Azeredo
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Veröffentlichung
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GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies - Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
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Deutschland, Hamburg
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2019
- URN
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urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-63220-9
- Rechteinformation
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GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
- Letzte Aktualisierung
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21.06.2024, 16:27 MESZ
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Objekttyp
- Arbeitspapier
Beteiligte
- Bandarra, Leonardo Carvalho Leite Azeredo
- GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies - Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien
Entstanden
- 2019
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