Disarmament

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 greater, more 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 the current state of international security.IndholdAbbreviationsPrefaceIntroductionPart one background, context, history, negotiation, interpretation, compliance, and enforcement of agreements1 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 agreements Weapons of Mass Destruction5 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 DestructionConventional Weapons11 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 on disarmament, arms control, and nonproliferation14 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-ProliferationAppendicesA List of AgreementsB Classification of AgreementsNotesBibliographyWebsitesIndex