The United Kingdom , Nuclear Weapons , and the Scottish Question
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چکیده
Among the states that possess nuclear weapons, the United Kingdom is now regarded as one of the least problematic. Long established and recognized as a nuclear weapon state (NWS) under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), it has a stable democracy, competent administrative system, disciplined military forces, and a cooperative approach to international security. It is a trusted member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and a close ally of the United States.
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