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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and misuse of nuclear materials worldwide. In response to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the agency was established in 1987 and has since faced various challenges. In a report published in 1987, Scheinman discusses the function of the IAEA and suggests ways to strengthen it, including addressing leadership roles, supporting safeguarding functions, and preventing the agency from being overwhelmed by political issues. This report is relevant to students studying Environmental Studies.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has had a leading responsibility in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and misuse of materials intended for nuclear energy across the world. Originally published in 1987, in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster of 1986 which proved the utmost importance of the agency, Scheinman explores the function of the IAEA and the challenges it faced. This report also lists ways that the agency could be strengthened touching on topics such as leadership roles, support for safeguarding functions and prevention from the agency being overwhelmed by international and national political issues. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies.
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