Discussion
Consider the following statements :
A. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) stops the non-nuclear weapon states from acquiring nuclear weapons.
B. The NPT obligates the nuclear weapon states to destroy their existing nuclear weapons.
Choose the correct answer from the codes below :
Answer: A
The answer is Only A is correct.
Under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, non-nuclear-weapon states undertake not to acquire nuclear weapons (Article II), so statement A is correct.
Statement B is wrong. The NPT does not oblige the nuclear-weapon states to destroy their arsenals; Article VI only requires each party to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures towards nuclear disarmament.
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