arms control

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Arms control is a broad term alluding to a range of political concepts and aims. In an increasingly pacifistic world arms control has been increasingly emphasised on the international political agenda. The term "arms control" often alludes to disarmament - whether small arms (handheld), or large scale (often nuclear). The former is a common occurrence in many societies and is usually conducted by the police with the aim of reducing arms violence; the latter is an important objective of the peace movement. Arms control is conspicuous by its benefit to parties that do not follow the protocol.

Treaties and conventions related to arms control

Washington Naval Treaty, 1922
Geneva Protocol on chemical and biological weapons, 1925 and its two augumentations:

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, 1968
Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, 1972
Environmental Modification Convention, 1976
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, 1987
Wassenaar Arrangement, 1996
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, 1996

Arms Control

Treaties and conventions related to arms control

See also