Nuclear Weapons Proliferation

Nuclear weapons proliferation refers to the spread of nuclear technologies, materials, and knowledge from countries that possess them to those that do not. This raises concerns about increased risks of nuclear conflict or terrorism, as more nations or groups gain access to such powerful and destructive arsenals. Efforts like international treaties aim to control and limit proliferation, promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy while preventing dangerous stockpiling. The core issue is balancing security, technology transfer, and non-proliferation to prevent the destabilization that could result from more widespread access to nuclear weapons.