IAEA: Relevance Of A Nuclear Watchdog Today

Dr Alvin Chew, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

26-Jun-25 07:45

IAEA: Relevance Of A Nuclear Watchdog Today

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In the midst of the Israel-Iran conflict, fears of a renewed global arms race have resurfaced, as Tehran hints at withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Dr Alvin Chew from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies helps us understand the issues at stake including the current state of global nuclear weapons and the effectiveness of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Produced by: Elaine Boey

Presented by: Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: politics, government, international

Tags: global arms, Iran-Israel conflict, tehran, non-proliferation, treaty, nuclear weapons, International Atomic Energy Agency,

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