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nonproliferation

[non-proh-lif-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌnɒn proʊˌlɪf əˈreɪ ʃən /


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So it did on Monday by granting the Islamic Republic a leadership role at a conference on nuclear nonproliferation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Instead, the country’s nuclear ambitions have primarily focused on defense and nonproliferation efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“I think that our view on our nuclear program and the nonproliferation regime will witness changes, but it is not possible to say in what direction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

As Sneider notes, this would be a “sharp departure” from Russia’s age-old policy on nuclear nonproliferation.

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2024

In addition to building upon existing initiatives to secure materials, we are developing innovative approaches that blend classic counterproliferation, nonproliferation, and counterterrorism efforts.

From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)




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