Detecting Nuclear Weapons: The IAEA and the Politics of Proliferation

This book critically examines the effectiveness of the International Atomic Energy Authority, the international organization charged with preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Part 1: Theoretical Framework 1. International Regime Part 2: Historical Foundations 2. The Evolution of the IAEA Safeguards Regime 3. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons 4. Full Scope Safeguards System (Infcirc/153) 5. From Institutionalization, Through Shocks to Transition (1972-1997) Part 3: Case Studies 6. Case Study I - Iraq (1962-1991) 7. Case Study II - North Korea (1965-1994) 8. Case Study III - Iran (1967-February 2004) Part 4: Assessment, Conclusions, and Policy Recommendations 9. Assessing the Current Safeguards System's Effectiveness Policy Recommendations. Conclusions