23. The Netherlands ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
13.5 points |
Full points 42 |
32.1 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: 0 |
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The Netherlands is the only U.S. ally that participated in the negotiation conference of the TPNW, at which it voted against its adoption. The Netherlands has not signed the TPNW. Along with the other U.S. allies, it advocates the “progressive approach” toward a world without nuclear weapons, through incremental practical measures. It is hosting U.S. non-strategic nuclear weapons as part of NATO’s nuclear sharing policy. The Netherlands participated in the IPNDV. It submitted a national report to the 2019 NPT PrepCom. |
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
55 points |
Full points 61 |
90.2% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: 0 |
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The Netherlands acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and has applied the integrated safeguards. It has actively engaged in non-proliferation activity, including the establishment of solid export control systems. |
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Nuclear Security |
32 points |
Full points 41 |
78.0% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: 0 |
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The Netherlands has ratified all nuclear security relevant conventions and has introduced recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5. The Netherlands is also working to minimize the use of HEUs and cooperate with international efforts to strengthen nuclear security. |