Nuclear Power and the Proliferation Problem

Nuclear-weapon proliferation is a complex, manyfaceted problem involving questions of international relations, national security, energy resources, and technical aspects of nuclear operations. There is no simple solution, and proposals that address one aspect of the problem arouse opposition because of the impacts in other areas of concern. The problem spans such a range of disciplines and conflicting interests that, as awareness grows, public opinion moves further away from consensus toward fragmented, conflicting views.