Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)

Abstract

The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) is now three years old. Initially, 11 nations pledged their cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass destruction-related (WMD) materials; more than 70 nations now support PSI. Many observers believe PSI s strengthened political commitment of like-minded states to follow through is a successful approach to countering proliferation, although details about PSI are sketchy. The 109th Congress has introduced eight bills supporting PSI. The State Department credits PSI with halting 11 WMD-related transfers from 2004 to 2005, and more than 2 dozen from 2005 to 2006. This report will be updated as needed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 14, 2006
Accession Number
ADA456421

Entities

People

  • Sharon Squassoni

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Arms Control
  • Birds
  • Commerce
  • Department Of State
  • European Union
  • Export Controls
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • Islands
  • Law
  • Security
  • United States
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Strategic Security Studies