The Comprehensive NuclearTest-Ban Treaty aimed to halt nuclear testing from "summary" of The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was conceived as a means of putting an end to the dangerous practice of nuclear testing. The treaty aimed to prevent countries from conducting any further tests of nuclear weapons, thereby reducing the risk of nuclear proliferation and the threat of nuclear war. By prohibiting all nuclear explosions, whether for military or peaceful purposes, the treaty sought to create a safer and more secure world for future generations. The idea behind the treaty was to establish a global norm against nuclear testing, with the hope that all nations would eventually sign on and abide by its terms. The hope was that by outlawing nuclear testing, countries would be less inclined to develop new and more powerful weapons, thus reducing the overall risk of nuclear conflict. The treaty was seen as a crucial step towards achieving nuclear disarmament and preventing the further spread of nuclear weapons technology. The negotiations surrounding the treaty were complex and arduous,...
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