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Journal of Law & Politics, Mar 31, 1978
Routledge eBooks, May 21, 2020
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was opened for signature on 20 September 2017, t... more The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was opened for signature on 20 September 2017, the purpose of which is said to be the stigmatization of nuclear weapons. How does one stigmatize nuclear weapons when nuclear-weapon states and states under the nuclear umbrella are strongly opposed to this Treaty? In this article, the significance of the Treaty is clarified by studying the background and by showing the stigmatization of nuclear weapons as one of the main purposes of the Treaty. The concept of the stigmatization of nuclear weapons is being compared to the delegitimization thereof. This article argues that the common purpose of both approaches is to have a world without nuclear weapons, although their reasons, means, and perceptions of security differ. The two approaches can complement each other to achieve a nuclear-free world. The stakeholders are accordingly recommended to pursue each approach simultaneously so that the proposals of both complement each other in their quest for a world without nuclear weapons.
Osaka University law review, Feb 1, 2020
This paper will clarify the nuclear policy of the administration of United States (US) President ... more This paper will clarify the nuclear policy of the administration of United States (US) President Donald Trump by critically examining two documents and one particular event. The first document is the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), submitted to the US Congress by the Trump administration on February 2, 2018; the second one is the Missile Defense Review (MDR), submitted accordingly on January 17, 2019. The above-mentioned event was the withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) on February 2, 2019. These documents along with the withdrawal clearly display the essence of the US nuclear policy and strategy. In general, President Trumpʼs nuclear policy is quite different from those of the previous administrations. It adopts an "America First" policy in every field-for example, by withdrawing from important international treaties and commitments. It also completely opposes the principle of international cooperation and collaboration. Additionally, it is seeking to acquire unrivaled military strength mainly through nuclear forces and by denying the rules of international law and international organizations. It also is changing the fundamental norms of international peace and security. This paper criticizes many aspects of President Trumpʼs nuclear policy, and researches on what exactly is the strategy he is pursuing. I Nuclear Posture Review In February 2018, the United States (US) Secretary of Defense James Mattis submitted the Trump administrationʼs Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) 1) to Congress. The report specified the future US nuclear policy and its decisive influence on the progress of the issues surrounding nuclear weapons regarding international diplomacy. This is the fourth report, following those produced by the
Osaka University law review, Feb 1, 2015
Journal of Law & Politics, Mar 31, 1978
Routledge eBooks, May 21, 2020
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was opened for signature on 20 September 2017, t... more The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was opened for signature on 20 September 2017, the purpose of which is said to be the stigmatization of nuclear weapons. How does one stigmatize nuclear weapons when nuclear-weapon states and states under the nuclear umbrella are strongly opposed to this Treaty? In this article, the significance of the Treaty is clarified by studying the background and by showing the stigmatization of nuclear weapons as one of the main purposes of the Treaty. The concept of the stigmatization of nuclear weapons is being compared to the delegitimization thereof. This article argues that the common purpose of both approaches is to have a world without nuclear weapons, although their reasons, means, and perceptions of security differ. The two approaches can complement each other to achieve a nuclear-free world. The stakeholders are accordingly recommended to pursue each approach simultaneously so that the proposals of both complement each other in their quest for a world without nuclear weapons.
Osaka University law review, Feb 1, 2020
This paper will clarify the nuclear policy of the administration of United States (US) President ... more This paper will clarify the nuclear policy of the administration of United States (US) President Donald Trump by critically examining two documents and one particular event. The first document is the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), submitted to the US Congress by the Trump administration on February 2, 2018; the second one is the Missile Defense Review (MDR), submitted accordingly on January 17, 2019. The above-mentioned event was the withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) on February 2, 2019. These documents along with the withdrawal clearly display the essence of the US nuclear policy and strategy. In general, President Trumpʼs nuclear policy is quite different from those of the previous administrations. It adopts an "America First" policy in every field-for example, by withdrawing from important international treaties and commitments. It also completely opposes the principle of international cooperation and collaboration. Additionally, it is seeking to acquire unrivaled military strength mainly through nuclear forces and by denying the rules of international law and international organizations. It also is changing the fundamental norms of international peace and security. This paper criticizes many aspects of President Trumpʼs nuclear policy, and researches on what exactly is the strategy he is pursuing. I Nuclear Posture Review In February 2018, the United States (US) Secretary of Defense James Mattis submitted the Trump administrationʼs Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) 1) to Congress. The report specified the future US nuclear policy and its decisive influence on the progress of the issues surrounding nuclear weapons regarding international diplomacy. This is the fourth report, following those produced by the
Osaka University law review, Feb 1, 2015