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Atoms For Peace Program Essay

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After the creation of the NPT, came the birth of nine significant regimental elements of the organization: the Atoms for Peace Program (APP), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (NWFZs). The Atoms for Peace Program, during its creation in the 1950’s, came about with huge expectations that it would allow for affordable electricity to people from all types of socio-economic backgrounds around the world. This enthusiastic belief was spread by some of the most influential figures of the time, including Winston Churchill whom announced that atomic energy is ‘’a perennial fountain of world prosperity’’ (Cirincione, J 2007). This however never eventuated, despite the construction of nuclear facilities steadily increasing around the world, and progression in areas of medicine, the promise of an endless supply of affordable electricity never occurred. Article two of the International Atomic Energy Agency, was the notion of peaceful uses of atomic energy, whilst simultaneously ensuring that no nuclear material crated by the creation of such energy could be used ‘’in any …show more content…

The IAEA essentially institutionalized nuclear assistance which allowed for new ways to tackle issues of disease, hunger and clean drinking water in the under developed and developing world (Siracusa, J. 2015). Through these programs there has been socioeconomic benefits for nations through the Asia-Pacific regions – Australia, Japan and China to name a few –, which have used ‘’radiation-induced mutation in crops’’ (Siracusa, J. 15) which have allowed for the increased growth of various agricultural products including cotton, Chickpea and barely. This has been a continuation of the work that was done by the atoms for Peace, which was to improve the standards of living through the developing

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