Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) developed a model Nuclear Weapons Convention (NWC) in 1997. The model underwent review and reform in 2007. The text offers a proposal that international law completely eliminates and prohibits the use of nuclear weapons. The proposal enjoys the general support of the international system. Over the years, international security has faced opposition to disarmament of nuclear weapons. Discussions on the risks of nuclear weapons and options for disarmament have been addressed at several international law conferences as support for a world free of nuclear weapons has grown. The end of the Cold War did not end the threat of nuclear weapons. Indeed, although nuclear-armed countries have undertaken the reduction of their warheads, they have not completely abolished the nuclear arms race. Most nuclear weapons are still in existence and active. The curb on nuclear weapons is still valid, but nuclear conflict is still feared. There are still materials that can be used in the manufacture of nuclear weapons. Nuclear energy is also on the rise. Therefore, there is a high probability that nuclear weapons and their precursors are still prone to being used to carry out terrorism. In 1970, there was a Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which accepted Russia, the United States of America (USA), France, China and Great Britain as nuclear powers. Since that time, many other countries have had nuclear weapons such as India, Israel, North Korea, and Pakistan. In 1991, Iraq's nuclear weapons potential was destroyed by US military force. It is possible that Iran has the capability to develop nuclear weapons, which... middle of paper... exemplifies the different political situations. For example, consider the issue of nuclear terrorism and the resurgence of nuclear energy. The NWC model negotiations provide a platform to share different views regarding the abolition of nuclear weapons. There are various activities and objectives that need to be monitored for the successful abolition of nuclear weapons. For example, research, development, testing, delivery systems and materials for total nuclear weapons. Some activities can be easily detected, such as nuclear explosions, while others require extensive monitoring, such as hidden nuclear arsenals. Nuclear weapons can be successfully abolished if there is transparency and confidence building between the parties involved. There are various measures and methods that can be used to detect nuclear weapons (Kalinowski, Liebert, Scheffran. 2000: 61-68).
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