Analysis on essential factors for successful denuclearization

Tazaki, Makiko ; Shimizu, Ryo ; Kimura, Takashi ; Tamai, Hiroshi ; Nakatani, Takayoshi ; Suda, Kazunori 

In order to maintain nuclear nonproliferation regime based on the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, it is indispensable for non-nuclear weapon states that have acceded to implement the treaty in good faith. From this perspective, the purpose of this study is to discover ways to lead successful denuclearization of countries that have engaged in nuclear weapons-related activities. After investigating the history and analyzing the characteristics of denuclearization of eight countries, which have already achieved or whose denuclearization are currently pursued. We then derived eight denuclearization factors, which are essential to consider for leading successful denuclearization. Finally, we concluded the relationship and combination of the above eight factors for successful denuclearization.