[lbo-talk] Japan's struggle to limit illegal dual-use exports

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Thu Sep 11 15:05:49 PDT 2008


Japan's struggle to limit illegal dual-use exports http://www.thebulletin.org/web-edition/features/japans-struggle-to-limit-illegal-dual-use-exports

By Masako Toki and Stephanie Lieggi | 5 September 2008

Article Highlights

Four Japanese companies have either knowingly or unknowingly illegally exported sensitive materials that could be used to help build a nuclear weapon.

Specifically, International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors have found components from Japanese companies at nuclear-related facilities in Libya and North Korea.

Tokyo has attempted to strengthen its export-control regulations, but staying ahead of proliferating entities has proven difficult. http://www.thebulletin.org/web-edition/features/japans-struggle-to-limit-illegal-dual-use-exports



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