Confidence Building in Arms Control: South Asian Perspectives

Arms Race, Arms Control and Disarmament is a pioneering effort to bring together authoritative information on the theme. This book on arms control and disarmament is central issue in the maintenance of international peace and security. The modern world has given highest priority to the reduction and eventual elimination of the weapons of mass destruction. In recent years, there have been movements and treaties to help control the flow and deployment of arms, be they landmines, small arms, or weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear weapons. But, such treaties have just been unsuccessful or for mere documentation as implementation of the treaties and laws towards advanced states are easier said than done. Arms control is typically exercised through the use of diplomacy which seeks to impose such limitations upon consenting participants through international treaties and agreements, although it may also comprise efforts by a nation or group of nations to enforce limitations upon a non-consenting country. It is hoped that this work world be an indispensable source of knowledge on the issue of Nuclear Arms Control and Non-proliferation.