Introduction 1
1. Nuclear Energy and International Law 3
Ⅰ. Nuclear Energy 3
Ⅱ. International Law 6
2. Approach to Interpretation 21
Ⅰ. Context and Object and Purpose in Interpretation of the NPT 26
Ⅱ. Conclusions 33
3. NWS Nuclear Policy and Interpretation of the NPT 35
Ⅰ. Epochs of Policy toward Nuclear Weapons 35
Ⅱ. Non-Proliferation 41
Ⅲ. Peaceful Use 47
4. Legal Analysis of NWS Interpretations of the NPT 75
Ⅰ. Non-Proliferation 76
Ⅱ. Peaceful Use 78
Ⅲ. Disarmament 95
5. Developments after 2008: Change and Continuiry 109
Ⅰ. 2009 109
Ⅱ. 2010 113
Ⅲ. Summary Analysis of Change and Continuity Post-2008 123
Annex Ⅰ. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation ofNuclear Weapons 127
Annex Ⅱ. Atoms for Peace 133
Annex Ⅲ. Selected US Statements 1998-2009 140
Index 179