BOOK

Disarmament under international law

Kierulf, John, 1946- author

2017

Overview

\"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, Kieru.

• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Subject: Disarmament. / Arms control. / Security, International. / War (International law)
• ISBN: 9780773548237, 9780773548220

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
KZ5624.K54 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE