Introduction -- Controlling the growth of nuclear weapons and delivery systems : nuclear arms control between the United States and the Soviet Union/Russian Federation -- Multilateral nuclear arms control : controlling the spread and testing of nuclear weapons -- Controlling biological and chemical weapons -- Controlling anti-personnel landmines, cluster munitions and explosive remnants of war -- Conclusion
Summary
The volume looks at both the recent history of arms control and the future of arms control in a complex and evolving international context. It describes the nuts and bolts of treaty negotiation and implementation as well as describing the changing theoretical perspectives on the role of arms control in international relations. It examines dilemmas and controversies that arise in treaty negotiations and obstacles to the effectiveness and success of treaty regimes
