May 31, 2006
Conference Paper

Dual-Use Technology and Proliferation Challenges

Abstract

The nonproliferation regimes of today were established in an attempt to prevent the misapplication of peaceful technologies for weapons purposes. Balancing the demands of economic development and unconstrained access to technology, while preventing the misuse of these technologies has always been the greatest challenge faced by these regimes. This paper discusses several examples.

Revised: February 27, 2009 | Published: May 31, 2006

Citation

Mahy H.A. 2006. Dual-Use Technology and Proliferation Challenges. In Strengthening the Global Nonproliferation Regime: Views from the Next Generation: Pacific Forum CSIS Young Leaders, edited by B Glosserman, 6, 29-31. Honolulu, Hawaii:Pacific Forum CSIS. PNNL-SA-49963.