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nuclear proliferation
The spread of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon technology, or fissile materials to states or groups that do not already possess them.
Combines 核 (nuclear) and 拡散 (spreading, proliferation). A major topic in international relations and security studies, particularly relevant given Japan's unique position as the only country to have experienced nuclear attacks.
Common collocations
- 核拡散防止: nuclear nonproliferation
- 核拡散防止条約: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
- 核拡散の脅威: threat of nuclear proliferation
- 核拡散を防ぐ: to prevent nuclear proliferation
Related words
Related Words
Related:
核兵器 (nuclear weapons)
Related:
核軍縮 (nuclear disarmament)
Related:
非核化 (denuclearization)