IAEA's safeguards system. Ready for the 21st century

摘要

The publication reviews the IAEA's safeguards system, answering the following questions: What is being done to halt the further spread of nuclear weapons. Why are IAEA Safeguards important. What assurances do safeguards seek to provide. How are safeguards agreements implemented. What specific challenges have there been for IAEA verification. Can the IAEA prevent the diversion of declared Material. How has the safeguards system been strengthened. How much do safeguards cost. What is the future of IAEA verification.