How has the evolution of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) reflected shifting geopolitical dynamics, technological developments, and normative debates over nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy since its inception in 1968?

The Evolution of the NPT: Geopolitical Shifts, Technological Advancements, and Normative Contestations in the Global Nuclear Order Since its adoption in 1968 and entry into force in 1970, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has served as the cornerstone of the global nuclear order. Structured around a grand bargain—whereby nuclear-weapon states (NWS) … Continue reading How has the evolution of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) reflected shifting geopolitical dynamics, technological developments, and normative debates over nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy since its inception in 1968?