It thwarts the states from acquiring nuclear weapons’ technology or developing fissile material for nuclear weapons. According to this treaty the states which have manufactured nuclear explosives prior to January 1st 1967 are legal nuclear states which include US, UK, Russia, France and china also known as de-jure states whereas Pakistan, India, North Korea and Israel are de-facto nuclear states. There three main pillar of NPT:“Prevention of spread of nuclear weapons and nuclear technology. As this world is anarchic and states are rational unitary actor, so for the security, states go for self-help. Psychology of domestic actor also play a crucial role in influencing the decision regarding nuclear weapons and societal groups too.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 15, 2021 15:56 UTC