The Chemical Weapons Convention : implementation, challenges and opportunities / edited by Ramesh Thakur and Ere Haru.

ISBN:

9789280811230

9781429441667

9789280870749

9781280915734

Title:

The Chemical Weapons Convention : implementation, challenges and opportunities / edited by Ramesh Thakur and Ere Haru.

Author:

Thakur, Ramesh Chandra, 1948-

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 190 pages)

General Note:

"Inspired by the symposium 'Towards the elimination of chemical weapons-- the roles of the OPCW and Japan', sponsored jointly by the United Nations University and the Government of Japan and held on 1 October 2003 at the UNU in Tokyo"--Page [ii].

Contents:

Introduction : chemical weapons and the challenge of weapons of mass destruction / Ramesh Thakur -- The Chemical Weapons Convention : multilateral instrument with a future / Ralf Trapp -- The first review conference of the Chemical Weapons Convention : a drafter's perspective / Robert J. Mathews -- The challenge inspection system of the Chemical Weapons Convention : problems and prospects / Masahiko Asada -- Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention : a comparative case study of the legislation of Australia and France / Faiza Patel King -- Chemical weapons destruction and public involvement / Margaret E. Kosal -- Standing the test of time : efforts to achieve universality of the CWC / Keith Wilson -- Conclusion : seize the moment / Ere Haru.

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Subject Term:

Chemical arms control -- Congresses.

Chemical arms control -- Verification -- Congresses.

Added Author:

Thakur, Ramesh Chandra, 1948-

Haru, Ere.

Added Corporate Author:

United Nations University.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2006

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Summary

The most comprehensive disarmament treaty ever adopted, the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), is intended to ensure that chemical weapons will not be developed, produced, stockpiled, used, or transferred. To implement and enforce the CWC and verify the ongoing elimination of declared chemical weapons production capacity and stockpiles, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) inspects military and industrial sites in dozens of countries. This book provides an in-depth explanation of the notable achievements of the CWC since 1997. It also examines the issues that must be addressed in the context of dynamic changes in the security environment, and in science, industry, and technology. Featuring contributions from government and OPCW officials and experts in international law, industry, government, and the media, this volume highlights the challenges in implementation and assesses the means necessary to preserve the global ban on chemical weapons.

Author Notes

Ramesh Thakur is a distinguished fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and professor of political science at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He previously served as senior vice-rector of the United Nations University