Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a multilateral treaty that aims to ban all nuclear explosions, whether they be for peaceful purposes or military testing. The treaty was opened for signature in 1996 and has since been signed by 185 countries, with 168 of those countries also ratifying it.
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The treaty was opened for signature in 1996 and has since been signed by 185 countries, with 168 of those countries also ratifying it. The CTBT prohibits any nuclear weapons test explosion or any other nuclear explosion in any environment, including underground, underwater, or in the atmosphere. It establishes a global monitoring system to detect and verify compliance with the treaty's provisions and provides for on-site inspections in case of suspected violations. While it has not yet entered into force due to the non-ratification by some countries, the CTBT is regarded as a significant non-proliferation and disarmament agreement. It has been praised for its contribution towards limiting the development and spread of nuclear weapons, as well as its role in promoting international peace and security.