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Group of Eight Nonproliferation Program to Deliver Aid to Kazakhstan
An international operation aimed at countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials has agreed to deliver assistance to Kazakhstan, the country's Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday (see GSN, May 31, 2011).
The Group of Eight nations' Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction focuses on securing nuclear and radiological materials; biosecurity; engagement of weapons scientist to prevent diversion of expertise; and implementation of the antiproliferation U.N. Security Council Resolution 1540, Trend reported.
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UNSCR 1540 Resource Collection
March 12, 2013
The UNSCR 1540 Resource Collection examines implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540, which requires all states to implement measures aimed at preventing non-state actors from acquiring NBC weapons, related materials, and their means of delivery. It details implementation efforts in all of the regions and countries of the world to-date.
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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.
