Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is an international agreement that aims to ban all nuclear explosions for both military and civilian purposes. Opened for signature in 1996, it seeks to reduce global nuclear weapons development and promote disarmament. The treaty has not yet entered into force because several key countries have not ratified it. It includes a monitoring system to detect nuclear tests worldwide, enhancing global security by helping to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Ultimately, the CTBT is a crucial step towards a safer world without the threat of nuclear warfare.