Addressing the Challenges of Nuclear Submarine Proliferation to the IAEA’s Comprehensive Safeguards System
Tariq Rauf highlights the “safeguards loophole” regarding naval nuclear propulsion programmes of non-nuclear states like Australia, Brazil and South Korea and suggests a revised set of protocols to minimise the proliferation risks and build greater transparency and accountability.
About the Author
Tariq Rauf is former Head of Verification and Security Policy, reporting to the Director General, at the International Atomic Energy Agency. He has been following the matter of naval nuclear propulsion and its impact on IAEA safeguards since 1987.
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