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The Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) had many opponents when, in 1995, it came up for extension. The majority of parties opposed extension, and experts expected a limited extension as countries sought alternative means to manage nuclear weapons. But against all predictions, the treaty was extended indefinitely, and without a vote. 'Networked Nonproliferation' offers a social network theory explanation of how the NPT was extended, giving new insight into why international treaties succeed or fail. The United States was the NPT's main proponent, but even a global superpower cannot get its way through coercion or persuasion alone. Michal Onderco draws on unique in-depth interviews and newly declassified documents to analyze the networked power at play.

Nuclear nonproliferation --- Nuclear nonproliferation --- International cooperation --- History. --- Government policy --- History. --- Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons --- History. --- United States --- Foreign relations