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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.
核拡散を防ぐことが重要だ。
It is important to prevent nuclear proliferation.
核拡散の脅威は今も続いている。
The threat of nuclear proliferation continues today.
国際社会は核拡散防止のための条約を結んできた。
The international community has entered into treaties to prevent nuclear proliferation.
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 TERMS:
- 核兵器: nuclear weapons
- 核軍縮: nuclear disarmament
- 非核化: denuclearization
- 核の抑止力: nuclear deterrence