Venezuela
Treaties Last updated: August, 2012
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Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
The NPT is a treaty aimed at limiting the spread of nuclear weapons through the three elements of non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear energy.
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Treaty on the Prohibition of the Emplacement of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction on the Seabed and Ocean Floor and in the Subsoil Thereof (Seabed Treaty)
The treaty prevents placement of NBC weapons on the seabed and ocean floor to eliminate the possibility of an underwater arms race and promote the peaceful exploration of water bodies.
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.
Get the Facts on Venezuela
- Signed a cooperation agreement with Russia in 2008 promoting the development of its civilian nuclear infrastructure
- State party to the BTWC and CWC, and no indication of chemical or biological weapons development
- Has a pending contract for Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile batteries
Venezuela News on GSN
Produced by National Journal
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Former Iranian Missile Expert Heads Venezuelan UAV Initiative
June 19, 2012
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U.S. Expels Venezuelan Diplomat Reportedly Involved in Cyber Attack Plot
Jan. 9, 2012
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Iranian-Venezuelan Bond Poses Threat: U.S. General
April 6, 2011
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Venezuela Tables Atomic Program
March 16, 2011
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Venezuelan Lawmakers Back Atomic Reactor
Nov. 10, 2010

