The book “Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in a Dangerous Erbaradei” contains memoirs of Mohamed Elbaradei from three terms as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and is currently translated in bookstores across the country.
The book takes a scrutinized approach to nuclear diplomacy during a turbulent phase of modern history.
The book, The Age of Deception, is seen as an important resource for gaining insight into the complex nature of nuclear diplomacy.
In the 432-page book, Elbaradei focuses on nuclear disarmament efforts and the peaceful use of nuclear energy by all member states of the agency.
Specifically, in four of the 13 chapters, he addresses Iran’s issues, pointing out issues created for Iran’s entry into the country’s clubs with nuclear technology, revealing US pressures, interventions and political manipulation in this process.
Egyptian-born lawyer Mohammad Elbaradei was the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1997 to 2009.
The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the longest service director to receive honor to be commander of an agency towards the end of his service.
This book is a fascinating account of the timeline events and challenges facing the IAEA during his tenure.
The book covers 30 years of his research into incidents involving Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Iran and Pakistan, revealing the double standards adopted by the US and other Western countries.
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It sheds light on the behind-the-scenes work of international organizations and the challenge of maintaining neutrality in a politically recharged environment.
The book shows Elbaradei felt that different standards were applied to different countries’ nuclear programs.
The discussion of his books revolves around three underlying principles of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
These essential aspects of the treaty include pledges by (non-nuclear) members to ensure that nuclear weapons are not attempted or developed, a sincere effort by all members to guide the world towards full disarmament, and thirdly, promoting the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes in all member countries, with particular consideration of the needs of developing countries.
Reported by Tohid Mahmoudpour