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... Both sponsors are considering how technical assessments of proliferation risk can more effectively contribute to  improved programmatic decisions on research and development (R&D) of future nuclear fuel cycles including scientific engagement;  better information for nonproliferation policy decisions, for example, on nuclear export and peaceful nuclear engagement; and  clearer communication of those decisions to other U.S.
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... Furthermore, the committee notes that although increased proliferation resistance can raise barriers to proliferation, a highly motivated host state will be able to overcome them. The committee has identified the following applications as opportunities in which the current predefined frameworks can provide value and utility to policy makers if the shortcomings in their execution are addressed: 1)
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... . There is a distinct difference between these terms: "proliferation risk" includes host state and region-specific considerations while "proliferation resistance" is focused on the nuclear energy system's intrinsic and extrinsic barriers.
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