Categories & Indicators
Select from the list below to learn more about each category or indicator. Note that only a subset of categories and indicators applies to countries without weapons-usable nuclear materials.
- Applies to countries with weapons-usable nuclear materials
- Applies to countries without weapons-usable nuclear materials
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Quantities and Sites
Captures quantity and production of materials and number and types of sites.
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Quantities of Nuclear Materials
The larger the quantity of material held, the greater the potential risk of theft.
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Sites and Transportation
The greater the number of sites, the greater the risk of security breaches.
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Material Production / Elimination Trends
Increasing nuclear materials quantities increases the risk of theft.
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Security and Control Measures
Includes core activities directly related to protection, control and accounting of nuclear materials.
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On-site Physical Protection
Essential measures for securing sites and facilities.
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Control and Accounting Procedures
Necessary element of a comprehensive security system.
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Security Personnel Measures
Security culture and staff qualifications influence how well security procedures are followed.
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Physical Security During Transport
Materials in transit are particularly vulnerable to theft.
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Response Capabilities
Part of a layered security system; may enable recovery after theft.
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Global Norms
International legal commitments, voluntary participation in global initiatives and transparency.
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International Legal Commitments
The basis for domestic legislation, regulations and security capacity.
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Voluntary Commitments
Demonstrates a state’s support for nuclear materials security as a global agenda.
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Nuclear Security and Materials Transparency
Transparency enhances international confidence in security conditions.
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Domestic Commitments and Capacity
Indicates how well a country has implemented its international commitments.
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UNSCR 1540 Implementation
UN Security Council Resolution 1540 obliges action on materials security and its implementation demonstrates a state's commitment level.
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Domestic Nuclear Materials Security Legislation
Implementation of security measures is rooted in domestic nuclear materials security legislation.
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Safeguards Adoption and Compliance
States compliant with safeguards measures take seriously nuclear materials-related responsibilities.
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Independent Regulatory Agency
An independent regulatory structure helps ensure compliance with nuclear materials-related regulations.
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Societal Factors
Can affect nuclear materials security conditions.
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Political Stability
A lack of political stability may enable lapses in materials security.
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Pervasiveness of Corruption
Affects the potential for theft and how well security measures are implemented.
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Group(s) Interested in Illicitly Acquiring Materials
Presence and capabilities of groups with the goal of illicitly acquiring materials.
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