Nuclear Proliferation in South Africa
History and Politics
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This book investigates drivers and trends in nuclear proliferation in the Global South. Based on an in-depth analysis of South Africa's nuclear history, it examines general causes of proliferation, such as technical capabilities and constraints; a country's motivation to build a nuclear bomb; and particular domestic and international situations. It also highlights Britain's role in the development of technological capability in South Africa and explains how nuclear weapons influence international relations. Finally, the study offers effective solutions to the problem of nuclear proliferation in developing countries.
This book investigates drivers and trends in nuclear proliferation in the Global South. Based on an in-depth analysis of South Africa’s nuclear history, it examines general causes of proliferation, such as technical capabilities and constraints; a country’s motivation to build a nuclear bomb; and particular domestic and international situations. It also highlights Britain’s role in the development of technological capability in South Africa and explains how nuclear weapons influence international relations. Finally, the study offers effective solutions to the problem of nuclear proliferation in developing countries.
drivers and trends in nuclear proliferation in the Global South a case study on South Africa's nuclear weapons program Highlights Britain’s role in the development of South Africa's nuclear technological capability
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Lucky E. Asuelime
Themen in »Nuclear Proliferation in South Africa«
African Nuclear Politics Nuclear Weapons Program in South Africa South African Nuclear History Nuclear Proliferation International Non-Proliferation Regime Uranium Technology