Still the Century of Overkill?
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Weapons of mass destruction and their means are still considered by many countries as necessary or at least desirable.
This collection of essays by leading scholars considers some of the key issues that affect the continued presence and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the world today .
Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations
Introduction, Paolo Foradori
Part I Theories and concepts
Three roads to nuclear zero: Perspectives for nuclear disarmament in the 21st century, Giorgio Franceschini
Nuclear governance: More than states and the nonproliferation regime, Roberta Mulas
Part II Global issues
Nuclear security in the 21st century: The role of UNSCR 1540 and its shortcomings, Enrico Fiorentini
Nuclear proliferation: Shadows, lights and reflections, Mirco Elena
The use and threat of use of nuclear weapons: Humanitarian implications, Carlo Trezza
Biological weapons and biowarfare: Historical perspectives and challenges for the 21st century, Giulio M. Mancini
Part III Regional perspectives
China and nuclear weapons. Between modernization and nonproliferation, Paolo Rosa
A WMD-free zone in the Middle East: Challenges and opportunities, Paolo Foradori
The role of the international community in addressing the threat of chemical weapons in war-torn societies: The Syrian case, Stefano Borgiani
EU nonproliferation and disarmament policies: Towards a united and global role, Nico Frandi
Notes on contributors
Introduction, Paolo Foradori
Part I Theories and concepts
Three roads to nuclear zero: Perspectives for nuclear disarmament in the 21st century, Giorgio Franceschini
Nuclear governance: More than states and the nonproliferation regime, Roberta Mulas
Part II Global issues
Nuclear security in the 21st century: The role of UNSCR 1540 and its shortcomings, Enrico Fiorentini
Nuclear proliferation: Shadows, lights and reflections, Mirco Elena
The use and threat of use of nuclear weapons: Humanitarian implications, Carlo Trezza
Biological weapons and biowarfare: Historical perspectives and challenges for the 21st century, Giulio M. Mancini
Part III Regional perspectives
China and nuclear weapons. Between modernization and nonproliferation, Paolo Rosa
A WMD-free zone in the Middle East: Challenges and opportunities, Paolo Foradori
The role of the international community in addressing the threat of chemical weapons in war-torn societies: The Syrian case, Stefano Borgiani
EU nonproliferation and disarmament policies: Towards a united and global role, Nico Frandi
Notes on contributors
Product details
| Published | Jul 16 2015 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781474224918 |
| Imprint | Nomos/Bloomsbury |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Series | Nonproliferation Studies |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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