Nonproliferation Center

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Definition

Noun: A nonproliferation center is an agency or organization that acts as the central coordinating point for all activities within an intelligence community concerning the prevention of the spread (proliferation) of weapons of mass destruction and the missile systems used to deliver them.

Usage

The term is used specifically in the context of national security, intelligence, and international arms control. It refers to a formal body responsible for integrating information, analysis, and strategy to counter proliferation threats. - The national nonproliferation center issued a consolidated assessment on biological weapon threats. - Coordination between agencies improved after the establishment of the nonproliferation center.

Advanced Usage
  • As a proper noun: When referring to a specific, officially named agency (e.g., the U.S. National Counterproliferation Center), it is often capitalized.
    • She was appointed director of the Nonproliferation Center.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nonproliferation (n): The prevention of an increase or spread, especially of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.
    • The treaty is a key instrument for global nonproliferation.
  • Counterproliferation (n): Activities, often including active measures, taken to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
    • The military's counterproliferation operations were discussed.
Synonyms
  • Counterproliferation agency
  • Nonproliferation agency
  • WMD nonproliferation coordination center
Related Phrases
  • Nonproliferation regime: The collection of treaties, agreements, and organizations aimed at preventing proliferation.
    • The country agreed to join the international nonproliferation regime.
  • Proliferation financing: Providing funds or financial services for proliferation activities.
    • The center's report highlighted new methods of proliferation financing.
Noun
  1. an agency that serves as the focal point for all Intelligence Community activities related to nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their missile delivery systems

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