Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Disarmament and non-proliferation are international efforts to reduce and limit the spread of dangerous arms, especially nuclear weapons. Disarmament involves states actively reducing or eliminating their arsenals to promote global security. Non-proliferation focuses on preventing the spread of these weapons to new countries or groups, often through treaties like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Together, these efforts aim to prevent conflicts, reduce risks of nuclear accidents or misuse, and promote stability and peace worldwide by controlling and diminishing the threat of weapons of mass destruction.