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Disarmament Under International Law

Author: Jojn Kierulf
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
ISBN: 9780773548237
Published In: December 2016
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Canada ? Disclaimer:
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Russia's annexation of Crimea and involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine has in many respects set back post-Cold War improved relations between Russia, the United States, and Europe. The continued war in Syria threatens the security and stability of many countries in the Middle East and attacks by ISIS and other terrorist organizations are causing increased fear and instability in Iraq and in neighbouring countries. In many areas negotiations on disarmament and arms control are at a standstill.

In Disarmament under International Law, John Kierulf examines and discusses how disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation of both conventional weapons and weapons of mass destruction are regulated in existing treaties and conventions. From his perspective as a former disarmament negotiator, Kierulf explains the United Nations' disarmament machinery and procedures, and describes the UN's essential role in promoting disarmament. Underlining the continued and serious threat posed by nuclear weapons, Kierulf appeals for increased and effective international efforts to reduce their number and ultimately eliminate them.

Presenting information and analysis on a comprehensive range of issues, Disarmament under International Law is an essential guide for anyone interested in gaining knowledge about the current state of international security.

AbbreviationsPrefaceIntroductionPart one background, context, history, negotiation, interpretation, compliance, and enforcement of agreements:1. Background and Context in International Law2. Historical Development of Disarmament and Arms Control3. Negotiation of Agreements4. Interpretation, Compliance, and Enforcement of AgreementsPart two disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation agreementsWeapons of Mass Destruction :5. Nuclear Weapons6. Biological Weapons7. Chemical Weapons8. Other Types of Weapons of Mass Destruction9. Weapons of Mass Destruction in Outer Space10. Delivery Systems for Weapons of Mass Destruction11. Heavy Conventional Weapons12. Small Arms and Light Weapons, Inhumane Conventional Weapons, Anti-Personnel Mines, and Cluster Bombs13. Arms Trade, Export Control Regimes, and World Military ExpenditurePart three recommendations for further development of international law ondisarmament, arms control, and nonproliferation:14. Recommendations for Further Development of International Law on Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-ProliferationEpilogue: The Threat of Nuclear Weapons and the Necessity of Nuclear Disarmament and Non-ProliferationNotesBibliographWebsitesIndex