Proliferation Security Initiative

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The Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) is a global effort that aims to stop trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and related materials to and from states and non-state actors of proliferation concern.[1] Launched by United States President, George W. Bush in May 2003 at a meeting in Kraków, Poland, the PSI has now grown to include the endorsement of 105[2] nations around the world, including Russia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, New Zealand, Republic of Korea and Norway.

Despite the support of over half of the Members of the United Nations, a number of countries have expressed opposition to the initiative, including India, China and Indonesia.[3]

  1. ^ "Proliferation Security Initiative". US Department of State.
  2. ^ "Proliferation Security Initiative Participants". US Department of State. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Varadarajan, Siddharth (June 30, 2005). "India is entering uncharted, risky territory". The Hindu. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024.