IAEA
An international organization established in 1957, responsible for promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and preventing nuclear proliferation. Member states are subject to regular inspections and must submit declarations. The IAEA is widely referenced as an important model for potential intergovernmental AI governance organizations.
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The core mechanisms of nuclear weapons governance include the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) defining the boundaries of possession rights, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) providing independent verification, and a 'threshold of use' that is self-reinforcing through the logic of deterrence.
As of 2024, more than 100 reactors worldwide have been granted operating license extensions beyond their original design lifespans, and the US NRC has approved life extensions to 80 years for multiple nuclear power plants.
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The core mechanisms of nuclear weapons governance include the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) defining the boundaries of possession rights, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) providing independent verification, and a 'threshold of use' that is self-reinforcing through the logic of deterrence.
50%UnverifiedAs of 2024, more than 100 reactors worldwide have been granted operating license extensions beyond their original design lifespans, and the US NRC has approved life extensions to 80 years for multiple nuclear power plants.
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