Nuclear Boomerang

... peaceful purposes” [Timerbaev 2023: 222]. All nuclear arms control agreements signed since 1968, including the most recent New START, have contained references to commitment to the NPT. Negotiations on the limitation and reduction of strategic arms ... ... would not substantially expand their arsenals. The NPT is closely associated with a set of agreements restricting and banning nuclear tests (in 1974–1996). It also serves as the foundation for six nuclear-weapon-free zones [ 5 ] established between 1968 ...