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How can countries verify compliance with the Comprehensive
Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and detect and deter violations? It
is in their interest to increase their verification readiness
because the assessment of compliance with the treaty rests with
states parties to the CTBT. The treaty provides countries with two
verification elements: an international system of monitoring
stations, and an on-site inspection regime. The monitoring system
can detect nuclear explosions underground, in the atmosphere and
under water. This book provides incentives to nations around the
world on how they can organize their efforts to verify compliance
with the CTBT and how they can collaborate with other countries,
perhaps on a regional basis, to monitor areas of concern. Such
focused efforts can improve their detection and deterrence
capabilities through precision monitoring. The book addresses the
CTBT verification from the perspective of countries. It shows how
they can create the essential tools for the assessment of the large
amounts of data available from the verification regime and other
sources, including observations from satellites and thousands of
stations outside of the treaty regime. Countries can also use
current scientific and technological developments to assist them in
verifying compliance with the treaty. The book offers political and
scientific analysis on the evolution of the treaty over the years.
The book is intended for professionals in the political,
diplomatic, scientific and military fields who deal with
international security, non-proliferation and arms control. It is
also intended for non-governmental organizations and journalists
seeking a better understanding of the nuclear test ban issue and
how states can verify compliance with the treaty.
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