Detect and Deter

by Dahlman, Ola; Mackby, Jenifer; Mykkeltveit, Svein; Haak, Hein

• ISBN13: 9789400716759
• ISBN10: 9400716753
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-22
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Whether or not the CTBT is verifiable has been an obstacle to its implementation for many decades. This book addresses CTBT verification from the United States#xE2;#xAC;" perspective. It presents the recent dramatic scientific and technical developments, including new material from a major conference, and how they improve the capabilities of the verification regime of the Treaty. It presents political and scientific analysis on how these developments improve USA#xE2;#xAC;"s capabilities to verify compliance with the Treaty and how they could cooperate in their efforts to monitor countries of concern. It will create a new perspective for states on how to collaborate, in particular on a regional level, in establishing the essential tools for assessment of the large amount of data available from the verification regime and other sources, including sensor networks with public access to data and satellites.The book is intended for professionals in the political, diplomatic, scientific and military areas dealing with the implementation of the CTBT and other areas of arms control. The book will be valuable to journalists and NGOs seeking a deeper understanding of the nuclear test ban issue and how the USA can effectively verify compliance with the Treaty. It can also usefully serve as an introduction to diplomats and experts embarking on a career in international security and the use of specific verification technologies in arms control treaties. It could also serve as a reference book to train young diplomats or scientific experts.