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Can civil society help to verify nuclear disarmament?

Written by Ernie Regehr
Friday, 08 January 2010 15:08
Ernie Regehr, Disarming Conflict, November 5, 2009 Transparency and verification are central to sustainable nuclear disarmament and a compelling new report on nuclear weapons materials includes a look at ways in which “societal verification” can contribute to a more effective nonproliferation regime. Read [doc].