Macdonald-Kelce Library: Political Science: PSC305 Nuclear Proliferation

Nuclear Proliferation & Nonproliferation

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Try using terms like "Nuclear Proliferation India" or "Nuclear Proliferation Iran" or Argentina "nuclear weapons policy"

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War and Terrorism
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This database helps researchers gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.
U.S. Intelligence on the Middle East, 1945-2009
Offers primary source research concerning U.S. intervention and armed conflict in the Middle East, Near East, and North Africa since the end of World War II to the present day ...
up until the 2002-2003 Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) assessments, the Global War on Terror, the Iraq War, and Iran’s nuclear program.

Governmental Sources

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
The UNODA is the primary international body overseeing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which is the cornerstone of the global nonproliferation regime.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA is responsible for implementing safeguards and verifying compliance with nonproliferation agreements, especially under the NPT.
U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
The NNSA publishes an annual report to Congress titled "Prevent, Counter, and Respond—NNSA’s Plan to Reduce Global Nuclear Threats (NPCR)", which details U.S. and global nonproliferation challenges, strategies, and country-specific risk assessments
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
The NRC plays a key role in implementing U.S. nonproliferation policies, especially regarding licensing, export/import controls, and compliance with international treaties
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
PNNL supports U.S. government nonproliferation efforts with technical expertise, research, and policy analysis, often producing country- and region-specific studies

Nongovernmental Sources

James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) / Nonproliferation Review
CNS produces the Nonproliferation Review, a leading peer-reviewed journal featuring case studies, theoretical analyses, and reports on state nuclear programs, treaties, safeguard.
(Journal Title Link) Nonproliferation Review
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Provides data and analysis on these topics.
Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS)
ISIS specializes in technical and policy analysis of nuclear programs in states seeking or possessing nuclear weapons.
Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI)
NTI offers comprehensive country profiles, risk assessments, and policy analysis on nuclear threats, nonproliferation, and security, making it a go-to resource for nation-specific information
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Nuclear Policy Program
Carnegie’s program produces in-depth research, expert commentary, and country studies on nuclear policy, proliferation risks, and arms control
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
ICAN is a coalition advocating for nuclear disarmament and tracking global adherence to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, with country-by-country updates and campaign resources
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) – Project on Nuclear Issues
CSIS delivers policy analysis, expert events, and reports on nuclear proliferation challenges and country-specific security issues

Statistics

Statista
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Within this database one can find company information about business plans, sales data, employment figures, reports, statistics and market outlooks.

National Reports on Arms Exports
Since the early 1990s an increasing number of governments have chosen to publish national reports on their arms exports.

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National reports on arms exports vary enormously in both the amount of information they contain and the level of detail they provide. At a minimum, they tend to contain background information on the states' national export control system and details of the arms export licences granted.
Eurostat
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UN Stats
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