28. Poland ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
12 points |
Full points 42 |
28.6 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: 0 |
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Like other NATO countries, Poland maintains a cautious stance on legally banning nuclear weapons. It 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.Poland participates in the IPNDV. |
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
52 points |
Full points 61 |
85.2% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: 0 |
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Poland acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and has applied the integrated safeguards. It has engaged in non-proliferation, including the establishment of solid export control systems. |
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Nuclear Security |
31 points |
Full points 41 |
75.6% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: +1 |
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Poland announced that it is developing a domestic system for nuclear safety and security, and also contributed to efforts to strengthen multilateral nuclear security, including hosting the ITWG’s nuclear forensics-related exercise in 2019. Poland has ratified all nuclear security-related conventions and is working to prevent illicit transfers and minimize the use of HEUs. |