31. Sweden ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
24.5 Points |
Full Points 42 |
58.3% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:-0.5 |
Sweden proposed the “Stockholm Initiative,” based on the “stepping stone approach.” Under this Initiative, in July, concrete measures were proposed in a working document prepared by 21 countries for the NPT Review Conference. Sweden argues that it cannot sign the TPNW in its present form. However, it stated that it would participate in its first Meeting of the States Parties as an observer state. It has engaged in promoting the CTBT’s entry into force, and developing its verification systems. It is one of the members of the “De-alerting Group,” which actively proposes that alert levels be reduced. Sweden participated in the IPNDV. It has also proactively engaged in cooperation with civil society. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
53 Points |
Full Points 61 |
86.9% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:0 |
Sweden 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. |
Nuclear Security |
38 Points |
Full Points 41 |
92.7% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2021:0 |
Sweden has ratified all conventions relevant to nuclear security. It has introduced recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5. Sweden received an IPPAS mission in 2016 and has continuously been enhancing nuclear security. It has been providing international supports in the area of emergency response and prevention of illicit trafficking of radioactive materials. Sweden is also actively involved in international efforts, including nuclear forensics activities. |