Disarmament under international law

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. 

IndholdAbbreviations Preface Introduction Part one background, context, history, negotiation, interpretation, compliance, and enforcement of agreements 1 Background and Context in International Law 2 Historical Development of Disarmament and Arms Control 3 Negotiation of Agreements 4 Interpretation, Compliance, and Enforcement of Agreements Part two disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation agreements  Weapons of Mass Destruction 5 Nuclear Weapons 6 Biological Weapons 7 Chemical Weapons 8 Other Types of Weapons of Mass Destruction9 Weapons of Mass Destruction in Outer Space 10 Delivery Systems for Weapons of Mass Destruction  Conventional Weapons 11 Heavy Conventional Weapons 12 Small Arms and Light Weapons, Inhumane Conventional Weapons, Anti-Personnel Mines, and Cluster Bombs 13 Arms Trade, Export Control Regimes, and World Military Expenditure Part three recommendations for further development of international law on disarmament, arms control, and nonproliferation 14 Recommendations for Further Development of International Law on Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Epilogue: The Threat of Nuclear Weapons and the Necessity of Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation AppendicesA List of Agreements B Classification of Agreements Notes Bibliography Websites Index