Legal framework for strengthening nuclear security and combating nuclear terrorism [electronic resource] / edited by Igor Khripunov and Dmitriy Nikonov.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Legal Framework for Strengthening Nuclear Security and Combating Nuclear Terrorism, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Khripunov, Igor.

Nikonov, Dmitriy.

NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division.

Conference Name:

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Legal Framework for Strengthening Nuclear Security and Combating Nuclear Terrorism (2010 : Vienna, Austria)

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Legal Framework for Strengthening Nuclear Security and Combating Nuclear Terrorism

Series:

NATO science for peace and security series. Human and societal dynamics ; E, v. 92.

NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics, 1874-6276 ; v. 92

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear terrorism--Prevention--Congresses.

Nuclear terrorism.

Nuclear terrorism--Prevention--Law and legislation--Congresses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : IOS Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

New international approaches to strengthening nuclear security and combating the threat of nuclear terrorism have been introduced throughout the first decade of the 21st century. The adoption of new and revised mandatory international legal instruments, as well as other non-binding initiatives and voluntary mechanisms, have led to improved security measures in this critical area, but there is still a need for substantive and procedural arrangements to be significantly strengthened.This book is a collection of the presentations and deliberations of participants at the NATO Advanced Research Wor

Contents:

LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR STRENGTHENING NUCLEAR SECURITY AND COMBATING NUCLEAR TERRORISM; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgement; Contents; Nuclear Security and Nuclear Counterterrorism: Streamlining and Updating the Legal Framework; Nuclear Terrorism: Defining and Assessing the Threat and the Role of Nuclear Security; Overview of the Legal Basis: Security- and Terrorism-Focused, and Generic Instruments; Legal Framework and Its Priorities; Challenges and Opportunities for Enhancing the Legal Framework for Nuclear Security; New Approaches and Initiatives for Addressing the Threat of Nuclear Terrorism

New Focus AreasThe International Activities Related to Nuclear Security; National Implementation Measures; Roundtable Discussion "The Role and Contribution of Stakeholders in Enhancing Nuclear Security: Industry, Licensees, Nongovernmental Organizations, Media and the Public"; Country Perspectives: Issues and Approaches for Addressing Nuclear Security; Appendices; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III; Appendix IV; Author Index

Notes:

"Published in cooperation with NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division."

"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Legal Framework for Strengthening Nuclear Security and Combating Nuclear Terrorism, Vienna, Austria, 28-29 January 2010"-- T.p. verso.

Includes index.

ISBN:

6613717207

1-280-87589-5

9786613717207

1-60750-996-2

OCLC:

796823689