Kazakhstan Nuclear Chronology
This annotated chronology tracks news coverage of selected nuclear-related stories pertaining to Kazakhstan for the years 1991 to the present and is being regularly updated. Inclusion in this chronology does not necessarily indicate that a particular development is of direct or indirect proliferation significance. Some entries provide international or domestic context for technological development and national policymaking. Moreover, some entries may refer to developments with positive consequences for nonproliferation.
This material is produced independently for NTI by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of and has not been independently verified by NTI or its directors, officers, employees, or agents. Copyright © 2011 by MIIS.
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An annotated chronology of nuclear-related developments in Kazakhstan
Understanding
the Nuclear Threat
Reducing the risk of nuclear use by terrorists and nation-states requires a broad set of complementary strategies targeted at reducing state reliance on nuclear weapons, stemming the demand for nuclear weapons and denying organizations or states access to the essential nuclear materials, technologies and know-how.
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Kazakhstan
This article provides an overview of Kazakhstan’s historical and current policies relating to nuclear, chemical, biological and missile proliferation.
Global Security Newswire
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Pakistani Election Could Lead to Reduced Tensions With India
May 15, 2013
Pakistani Prime Minister-elect Nawaz Sharif is vowing to reduce tensions with his nation's longtime foe India, but could again face resistance from the military and extremists, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday.
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North Korea Toning Down Verbal Threats, U.S. General Says
May 14, 2013
The head of U.S. Army forces in the Asia-Pacific on Monday said North Korea recently seems to have dialed back the harshness of its threats, Foreign Policy reported.
