How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)
Quote #1
Each of the Parties to this Treaty undertakes to prohibit, to prevent, and not to carry out any nuclear weapon test explosion, or any other nuclear explosion, at any place under its jurisdiction or control: in the atmosphere; beyond its limits, including outer space; or under water, including territorial waters or high seas [...]. (6-7)
In terms of warfare, perhaps the most important point here—aside from the prohibition on nuclear weapons testing in the air, space, etc.—is the mention of territorial waters and high seas. These aquatic areas are not easy to define, which means boundaries are easily crossed, and countries tend not to take kindly to having their borders violated. More often than not, it's considered a declaration of war. So lower the pirate flag, original parties, because the watery depths are super off-limits.
Quote #2
It is understood in this connection that the provisions of this subparagraph are without prejudice to the conclusion of a Treaty resulting in the permanent banning of all nuclear test explosions, including all such explosions underground, the conclusion of which, as the Parties have stated in the Preamble to this Treaty, they seek to achieve. (9)
One of the most admirable intentions of the PTBT is the prevention of future nuclear conflict. Here, it's trying to make room for any diplomatic improvements regarding the issue that might someday appear. Thanks for your willingness to step aside for the greater good, PTBT. It's very chivalrous of you.
Quote #4
Each Party shall in exercising its national sovereignty have the right to withdraw from the Treaty if it decides that extraordinary events, related to the subject matter of this Treaty, have jeopardized the supreme interests of its country. (28)
If a bomb goes off again, the deal is off the table. The PTBT relies on a delicate balancing act of compliance from all signing parties, though the responsibility weighs most heavily on the nuclear powers. Should any participant shirk its responsibilities regarding the nuclear agreement, the situation becomes one of every man for himself. It's certainly a frightening and unpredictable prospect.
Quote #5
This Treaty, of which the English and Russian texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Depositary Governments. (31)
Okay, let's work through this one. Sure, it doesn't say anything about warfare...not directly, anyway. However, the very fact that the treaty is written in both English and Russian and both languages are considered "equally authentic" speaks volumes about the political situation. To have both languages possess equal importance isn't just a gesture of courtesy. It reveals the intensity of the Western and Soviet competition for worldwide influence.
Neither concedes to the other, and thus the conflict continues even during a moment of accord.