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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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... , with the support of others, on at least the following elements: • a strong scientific and engineering base maintained through a continuing dynamic of experiments linked with analysis; • a vigorous surveillance program; • adequate ratio of performance margins to uncertainties; • modernized production facilities; and • a competent and capable workforce with a broad base of nuclear security expertise. The United States has technical capabilities to monitor nuclear explosions in four environments -- underground, underwater, in the atmosphere and in space.
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... In such a situation, the United States could invoke the supreme national interest clause and withdraw from the CTBT. As long as the United States sustains its technical competency, and actively engages its nuclear scientists and other expert analysts in monitoring, assessing, and projecting possible adversarial activities, it will retain effective protection against technical surprises.


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