Non-signatories to the deal, both black and Arab, are reportedly splintering and the fighting continues.

NPR: Darfur Casts Shadow Over Khartoum's Ambitions

Even if non-signatories did not have a chemical weapons capability at the moment of U.S. signature, do we believe they will not obtain one subsequently?

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | Submitted Testimony Of Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. Before A Joint Hearing Of The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee And The Permanent Subcommittee On Investigations

The Non-Proliferation Treaty calls on the signatories to move towards dismantling their nuclear weapons.

NPR: Weak Prospects for Nuclear Nonproliferation Efforts

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty was ratified in 1970 and reaffirmed by its signatories 10 years ago.

NPR: Nuclear Weapons Gain Importance for Regional Powers