23. The Netherlands ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
| Nuclear Disarmament | 12.5 Points | Full Points 42 | 29.8% |
| Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: -1 | |||
| Along with the other U.S. allies, it advocates the “progressive approach” toward a world without nuclear weapons, through incremental practical measures. It has not signed the TPNW. It is hosting U.S. non-strategic nuclear weapons as part of NATO’s nuclear sharing policy. The Netherlands participated in the IPNDV. It has actively engaged in the promotion for entry into force of the CTBT. | |||
| Nuclear Non-Proliferation | 55 Points | Full Points 61 | 90.2% |
| Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: 0 | |||
| 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. | |||
| Nuclear Security | 34 Points | Full Points 41 | 82.9% |
| Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: +2 | |||
| The Netherlands has ratified all conventions relevant to nuclear security. It has introduced recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5 and enhanced computer security measures in particular. It is working to minimize the use of HEU and cooperating with multilateral efforts to strengthen nuclear security. It is also striving to increase nuclear forensics capability and concluded a practical arrangement with the IAEA on nuclear forensics science in 2020. | |||
