CTBT

Proper noun

Meaning

CTBT

Initialism of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

Examples

According to the Nuclear Posture Review, the United States will not seek ratification of the CTBT but will continue to support its Preparatory Committee as well as the International Monitoring System and the International Data Center. Source: Internet

In September 1996, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was signed and superseded the PTBT, though the PTBT is still in effect for states not party to the CTBT. Source: Internet

Of the "Annex 2" states whose ratification of the CTBT is required before it enters into force, China, Egypt, Iran, Israel, and the United States have signed but not ratified the Treaty. Source: Internet

Statistical theories and methods are integral to CTBT monitoring providing confidence in verification analysis. Source: Internet

The CTBT has yet to enter into force, as 8 required states have not ratified the treaty, including the US and China. Source: Internet

The data are sent to states that have signed the Treaty. citation Subsequent nuclear testing Three countries have tested nuclear weapons since the CTBT opened for signature in 1996. Source: Internet

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