Atomic Ban Convention

The Atomic Ban Convention, commonly known as the ABC, is an international whose objective is to prevent the spread of  and weapons technology as well as to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of. Between 19XX and 19XX, the convention was negotiated by the Seven-Nation Committee on Atomic Weapons, an informal organization comprised of the seven nations in possession of atomic weapons at that date.

Opened for signature in 19XX, the treaty entered into force in 19XX. As of 2022, seven have publicly announced successful detonation of s. Seven are considered to be atomic-weapon states (AWS) under the terms of the ABC, these being the original signatories of the Convention. In order of atomic weapons acquisition, these are Barenia, Arsytia, Phoenicia, Avalonia, Melkia, Saesland, and the United States. The ABC additionally designates countries as atomic-capable states (ACS), these being countries that possess atomic energy programs and thus are considered potentially capable of atomic weapons development. The ABC considers any country who has developed an atomic program, no matter peaceful or weaponized, without its authorization to be a . of such rogue states are traditionally pursued in order to "eliminate threats to world peace".

A country must receive the approval of all seven atomic-weapon states before it may legally pursue an atomic energy program, and must allow the permanent admittance of AWS observers and inspectors into its atomic program. All signatories to the ABC are obligated to prevent the formation of rogue atomic states, and if such states are nonetheless formed, contribute to their immediate disarmament. Excepting the AWS, all ABC signatories must renounce the right of developing or possessing atomic weapons or be subjected to disarmament. Several additional measures have been adopted to strengthen the ABC and the broader atomic nonproliferation regime and make it difficult for states to acquire the capability to produce atomic weapons, including joint export controls on atomic material and technology, alongside enhanced surveillance measures for potential atomic-capable states.