Domestic Commitments for Sabotage Protection
The NTI Nuclear Security Index evaluates domestic commitments to sabotage protection, highlighting how nations establish frameworks to secure nuclear facilities. This ranking identifies countries with exemplary systems and those requiring greater focus to strengthen their commitments.
Countries with Full Domestic Commitments
Several countries achieve a perfect score, reflecting their robust domestic frameworks for sabotage protection. These nations demonstrate comprehensive laws, regulations, and institutional systems to safeguard nuclear facilities:
- Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States: 100
Countries with Strong but Slightly Lower Commitments
Countries like Armenia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan exhibit strong domestic commitments, with scores reflecting near-complete alignment with global standards. These nations are well-positioned to further enhance their frameworks:
- Armenia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan: 95
- Israel: 90
- Sweden: 89
Countries with Moderate Commitments
Nations such as Morocco, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh show moderate scores, indicating progress but with room for improvement in their domestic frameworks for sabotage protection:
- Morocco, Uzbekistan: 84
- Bangladesh: 79
- South Africa: 78
- Algeria: 73
- Egypt: 62
Countries Facing Challenges
Lower-ranked countries, including North Korea, India, and Iran, face significant gaps in their domestic commitments. These scores highlight the need for improved legal and institutional measures to align with international best practices:
- Jordan, Mexico: 58
- Chile, Peru: 53
- Taiwan: 42
- India: 36
- Iran: 25
- North Korea: 5
Why Domestic Commitments Matter
Strong domestic commitments are vital for ensuring nuclear facility security and compliance with global norms. These frameworks serve as the foundation for safeguarding against sabotage and maintaining international confidence in nuclear security systems.
Insights into Global Commitments to Sabotage Protection
This ranking highlights nations leading in domestic commitments and areas needing improvement. By strengthening laws and institutional systems, countries can enhance their sabotage protection measures and contribute to global nuclear security.
