Description
SISYPHUS' ROCK. PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION REGIME
Book Summary
This work offers a comprehensive analysis of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, from its origins in the post-WWII era to current challenges. The authors, Ignacio Cartagena and Vicente Garrido Rebolledo, unravel the keys to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and explore the complex tension between disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. A historical and political journey that explains how this regime seeks to avert the nuclear threat and foster global cooperation.
What is it about?
The book examines the fundamental purpose of the non-proliferation regime: to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other States and reduce existing arsenals. Through a historical overview, it analyzes the emergence of the NPT in the context of the Cold War, its evolution, and the mechanisms for verification and control. It also addresses the system's contradictions, such as access to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes versus the risks of proliferation, and reflects on the utopian goal of complete nuclear disarmament under international control. The work offers a critical and documented vision of the achievements, failures, and future prospects of this pillar of global security.
Main Topics
- History and evolution of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
- Control, verification, and sanction mechanisms in the non-proliferation regime.
- Balance between nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful uses of atomic energy.
- Contemporary challenges: Non-signatory nuclear-armed states, clandestine programs, and nuclear terrorism.
- The role of international organizations, especially the UN and the IAEA, in nuclear governance.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of international relations, political science, and international law. It is also of great interest to security analysts, diplomats, specialized journalists, and any reader who wishes to understand in depth the foundations and tensions of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, as well as its impact on global geopolitics.
What this book provides
- A complete and documented vision of the NPT and its historical context, from the post-war period to the present.
- Keys to understanding current debates on disarmament, proliferation, and nuclear energy.
- Analysis of the ethical and political dilemmas posed by the control of weapons of mass destruction.
- Tools to critically evaluate the effectiveness of the non-proliferation regime.
Technical Specifications
- Author: CARTAGENA, IGNACIO; GARRIDO REBOLLEDO, VICENTE
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POLITICAL SCIENCE AND THEORY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, INTERNATIONAL LAW
- Collection: LAW
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2024
- Number of pages: 368
- Weight: 710 g
Editorial Assessment
A reference work for those seeking a rigorous and updated analysis of the nuclear non-proliferation regime. Its historical and political approach allows for an understanding of the roots of current conflicts and future perspectives, offering an essential read for specialists and anyone interested in international security and disarmament.