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Atomic Steppe: How Kazakhstan Gave Up the Bomb

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Atomic Steppe: How Kazakhstan Gave Up the Bomb

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In 1991, Kazakhstan became the fourth-largest nuclear power in the world. The country inherited a vast arsenal of nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union, including洲际弹道导弹(ICBMs)MIRVs, and nuclear warheads. But just three years later, Kazakhstan renounced its nuclear status and became a nuclear-free nation.

How did Kazakhstan make this momentous decision? And what were the consequences of giving up its nuclear weapons?

Atomic Steppe tells the inspiring story of how Kazakhstan became a nuclear-free nation. The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with key Kazakhstani officials and diplomats. It provides a detailed account of the negotiations between Kazakhstan and the United States, Russia, and other countries that led to the country's decision to give up its nuclear weapons.

Atomic Steppe is a fascinating and important book. It sheds new light on a critical moment in the history of the Cold War and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of nuclear disarmament.

Reviews

"Atomic Steppe is a must-read for anyone interested in nuclear disarmament. It is a well-written and informative account of how Kazakhstan gave up its nuclear weapons and became a nuclear-free nation." - The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

"Atomic Steppe is a valuable contribution to the literature on nuclear disarmament. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of Kazakhstan's decision to give up its nuclear weapons, and it offers important insights into the challenges and opportunities of nuclear disarmament." - The Nonproliferation Review

About the Author

William C. Potter is a professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on nuclear weapons and nuclear proliferation, including Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East and North Korea: The Nuclear Threat.