Safeguarding the atom. The IAEA and international nuclear affairs

Paper is concerned with progress attained in recent years in the area of non-proliferation and disarmament which depend on effective verification system i.e. safeguards. The IAEA safeguards system has been strengthened in many ways since since 1991. It is acknowledged to be a credible means by which the international community can be assured that nuclear material and facilities are being used exclusively for peaceful purposes. Challenges that still remain are reviewed in preparation for the forthcoming NPT Review conference