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Calling All Actors: A holistic framework for tackling supply-side proliferation

Authors

• • Christopher Hobbs
  • King's College London, United Kingdom
• • Elisabeth Young
  • King's College London View ROR record for King's College London. (opens in new tab)

Abstract

This article proposes a new holistic framework for tackling supply-side proliferation, based on a mix of punishments, incentives, and new normative standards (PIN) that could be taken by industry. After outlining a brief history of illicit nuclear trade, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated strategies adopted by proliferators, we explore in detail the PIN framework. We argue that to meet this challenge, industry must adopt behavior that goes beyond compliance with current regulations, particularly in the area of due diligence and information sharing.

Keywords: non-proliferation, supply-side, A.Q. Khan, illicit procurement, UNSCR 1540, beyond-compliance, corporate social responsibility

How to Cite: Hobbs, C. & Young, E. (2015) “Calling All Actors: A holistic framework for tackling supply-side proliferation”, International Journal of Nuclear Security. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.7290/v700001p