Background
Overview
Understanding global security challenges, the role of international treaties and institutions in arms control, the dynamics of US foreign policy, and the impact of nuclear proliferation on regional stability and international relations.
Nuclear proliferation refers to the spread of nuclear weapons, fissionable material, and weapons-applicable nuclear technology to states not recognized as "Nuclear-Weapon States" under the NPT. Iran's nuclear program, involving uranium enrichment and advanced facilities like Natanz and Pickaxe Mountain, has been a major international concern due to its potential for developing nuclear weapons, leading to international sanctions and diplomatic efforts like the JCPOA.