Biological weapons convention : issues and challenges
Author
Source
The Algerian Journal of Political Studies
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2023), pp.535-555, 21 p.
Publisher
The National Graduate School of Political Science
Publication Date
2023-06-30
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Bioweapons are the most dangerous of all existing weapons of mass destruction, potentially producing more extensive and devastating effects on human populations than any other weapon, including chemical and nuclear.
In light of these challenges, The Biological Weapons Convention is considered a cornerstone of the multilateral disarmament regime and an indispensable legal and political instrument that reinforces the widespread condemnation of biological weapons.
It represents the first multilateral treaty banning an entire category of weapons of mass destruction.
The BWC is still facing several challenges that keep emerging continuously.
Starting with the non-universality of the Convention, the problem of dual-use in biotechnology, especially developing biological weapons in terms of pathogens, toxins and know-how, became accessible to many states.
This leads to the third main issue related to verifying compliance; ensuring that states do not create new arsenals for the future represents the primary concern of the international community.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ait Idir, Nassim. 2023. Biological weapons convention : issues and challenges. The Algerian Journal of Political Studies،Vol. 10, no. 1, pp.535-555.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1471902
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ait Idir, Nassim. Biological weapons convention : issues and challenges. The Algerian Journal of Political Studies Vol. 10, no. 1 (2023), pp.535-555.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1471902
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ait Idir, Nassim. Biological weapons convention : issues and challenges. The Algerian Journal of Political Studies. 2023. Vol. 10, no. 1, pp.535-555.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1471902
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 552-555
Record ID
BIM-1471902