Global Zero is a term in the literature of
arms control
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that refers to the worldwide elimination of a weapons system, especially
nuclear weapon
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s or a particular class of nuclear weapons. In negotiations over the
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty, formally the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles; / ДРСМР...
, both sides discussed and eventually agreed to the "global zero option" in delivery vehicles with intermediate range. This option differed from other proposals that would only restrict the use of intermediate-range delivery vehicles in the European theater. The term "global zero" has also been used in connection with de-alerting nuclear weapons and the elimination of tactical nuclear weapons.
[Alexander, B., & Millar, A. (2003). Tactical nuclear weapons: Emergent threats in an evolving security environment. Washington, D.C.: Brassey's, p. 64 and Blair, B. G. (1995). Global zero alert for nuclear forces. Brookings occasional papers. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution.]
The generic term "global zero" or "zero" is often associated with
nuclear disarmament
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Physics
Relating to the Atomic nucleus, nucleus of the atom:
*Nuclear engineering
*Nuclear physics
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*Nuclear medicine
*Radiation therapy
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Mathematics
*Nuclear ...
or the worldwide elimination of nuclear weapons in arms control discourse. Various arms control campaigns have referred to themselves as
Ground Zero
In relation to nuclear explosions and other large bombs, ground zero (also called surface zero) is the point on the Earth's surface closest to a detonation. In the case of an explosion above the ground, ''ground zero'' is the point on the ground ...
or simply as
Global Zero
Global Zero is a term in the literature of arms control that refers to the worldwide elimination of a weapons system, especially nuclear weapons or a particular class of nuclear weapons. In negotiations over the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces ...
.
See also
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Nuclear Weapons: The Road to Zero
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International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (abbreviated to ICAN, pronounced ) is a global civil society coalition working to promote adherence to and full implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The campa ...
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Anti-nuclear organizations
Anti-nuclear organizations may oppose uranium mining, nuclear power, and/or nuclear weapons. Anti-nuclear groups have undertaken public protests and acts of civil disobedience which have included occupations of nuclear plant sites. Some of the mo ...
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List of books about nuclear issues
This is a list of books about nuclear issues. They are non-fiction books which relate to uranium mining, nuclear weapons and/or nuclear power.
*''The Algebra of Infinite Justice'' (2001)
*'' American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J ...
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List of films about nuclear issues
This is a list of films about nuclear issues:
Documentary films
* ''Ashes to Honey''
* '' The Atom Strikes!''
* ''The Atomic Cafe''
* ''Atomic Ed and the Black Hole''
* ''Atomic Power''
* '' The Bomb (2015)''
* ''Chernobyl Heart''
* ''Command an ...
References
External links
The Global Zero Movement
Nuclear weapons
Arms control
Anti-nuclear organizations
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