Nuclear latency refers to the period during which a state possesses the technological and material capability to develop nuclear weapons but has not yet done so. This concept reflects a situation where a nation has the necessary knowledge, infrastructure, and resources that would allow it to build nuclear weapons relatively quickly if it chose to. States with nuclear latency are often categorized based on their level of preparedness and the political context surrounding their decision-making regarding nuclear weapons.
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