Hiroshima Report 202429. Sweden ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
23 Points |
Full Points 48 |
47.9 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2023 -2.5 |
Sweden proposed the “Stockholm Initiative,” and proactively advocate nuclear risk reduction at the NPT RevCon. Sweden argues that it cannot sign the TPNW in its present form. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden applied for membership in NATO. It has engaged in promoting the CTBT’s entry into force, and developing its verification systems. Sweden participated in the IPNDV. It has also proactively engaged in cooperation with civil society as well as gender mainstreaming. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
54 Points |
Full Points 61 |
88.5 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2023 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 |
33 Points |
Full Points 38 |
86.8 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2023 2 |
Sweden has ratified all nuclear security-related conventions and established a national implementation system for A/CPPNM. It received an IPPAS mission in 2016 and is one of the few countries that have made part of the IPPAS mission report publicly available. Sweden participates in a number of INFCIRC initiatives and continues to contribute to the NSF. There is room for improvement in enhancing measures against insider threats and for cybersecurity. |