Kärnvapenfria

Kärnvapenfria, also known as nuclear-weapon-free, refers to a status or condition of a country or region that is free from the possession, development, testing, or deployment of nuclear weapons. This term is often used in the context of international diplomacy and nuclear non-proliferation efforts. The concept of kärnvapenfria is closely associated with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament.

Countries that are kärnvapenfria have typically signed and ratified the NPT, which requires them to refrain from developing nuclear weapons and to pursue nuclear disarmament. Additionally, kärnvapenfria countries may also be signatories to other international agreements that further restrict nuclear activities, such as the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

The status of kärnvapenfria is often a subject of international negotiations and diplomatic efforts. Countries that are not kärnvapenfria may seek to achieve this status through negotiations and agreements with other nations. The goal of promoting kärnvapenfria zones and countries is to contribute to global security and stability by reducing the risk of nuclear conflict.