The safeguards built into the non-proliferation regime are adequate to detect and prevent secret nuclear weapons development programs.

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While there are various safeguards in place such as inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), these measures have not always been successful in detecting and preventing secret nuclear weapons development programs. Examples include North Korea's clandestine nuclear program and Saddam Hussein's efforts to develop nuclear weapons in Iraq. Therefore, the safeguards are not considered completely adequate.

The Safeguards Built into the Non-Proliferation Regime Are Adequate to Detect