International Law Review

International Law Review

The Legitimacy of the Doctrine “Anywhere Anytime Managed Access” in International Law

Document Type : academic

Author
Hedayatollah Shenasaei
PhD in International Law
10.22066/cilamag.2019.92764.1572
Abstract
This article seeks to examine the constraints arising from the “rule of law” over the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verification system within the NNWS. One of the main tasks of the IAEA as an independent intergovernmental, science and technology-based organization is to verify non-nuclear weapon states’ compliance with their international obligations, including the non-diversion of declared nuclear materials and absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities. The ultimate aim of the arms control inspection system is to ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of the nuclear activities of countries. In order to achieve this goal, it does not need either the violation of a country’s sovereignty or the use of force against its nuclear program. From the perspective of international law, the doctrine “anywhere anytime managed access” can jeopardize the maintenance of international peace and security in the long run and increase the willingness of countries to develop nuclear weapons as deterrent against the threats of global powers.
Keywords
Verification
IAEA’s Inspection Scope
Unlimited Access
JCPOA’s Obligations
Section T

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  • Receive Date 30 August 2018
  • Revise Date 23 December 2018
  • Accept Date 05 January 2019