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2.6 – Concluding the Treaty (7:32)

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Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter (Articles 39-51) describes “action with respect to threats of peace, breaches of the peace, and acts of aggression.” Compliance with UN Security Council actions under Chapter 7 is mandatory for all UN Member States.

The Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) (1963) prohibited nuclear tests in the atmosphere, outer space, and under the surface of world water bodies.

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Foundations of International Safeguards

Prepared by PNNL

For the:

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

With Support from:

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)