Difference between revisions of "Arms control"
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'''Arms control''' refers to international restrictions on the [[technology|techological]] development, production, and use of [[weapon]]s, aimed at reducing the risk of conflict and promoting stability among [[nation]]s. | '''Arms control''' refers to international restrictions on the [[technology|techological]] development, production, and use of [[weapon]]s, aimed at reducing the risk of conflict and promoting stability among [[nation]]s. | ||
Arms control encompasses a range of [[international]] agreements and [[treaties]] that seek to limit the [[proliferation]] and use of various types of [[weapon]]s, including [[conventional arms]] and [[weapons of mass destruction]] (WMD). The primary goals of arms control are to prevent [[arms race]]s, enhance [[transparency]] among nations, and reduce the potential for conflict. By establishing mutual agreements, countries aim to create a more stable international environment where the likelihood of [[war]] is diminished. | Arms control encompasses a range of [[international]] agreements and [[treaties]] that seek to limit the [[proliferation]] and use of various types of [[weapon]]s, including [[conventional arms]] and [[weapons of mass destruction]] (WMD). The primary goals of arms control are to prevent [[arms race]]s, enhance [[transparency]] among nations, and reduce the potential for conflict. By establishing mutual agreements, countries aim to create a more stable international environment where the likelihood of [[war]] is diminished. | ||
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==External link== | ==External link== | ||
*[https://thebulletin.org/premium/2025-09/lessons-from-former-arms-control-negotiators/ Lessons from former arms control negotiators], Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, September 4, 2025 | *[https://thebulletin.org/premium/2025-09/lessons-from-former-arms-control-negotiators/ Lessons from former arms control negotiators], Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, September 4, 2025 | ||
[[Category:International Relations]][[Category:Military]][[Category:Weapons]][[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:International Relations]][[Category:Military]][[Category:Weapons]][[Category:Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 03:42, October 30, 2025
Arms control refers to international restrictions on the techological development, production, and use of weapons, aimed at reducing the risk of conflict and promoting stability among nations.
Arms control encompasses a range of international agreements and treaties that seek to limit the proliferation and use of various types of weapons, including conventional arms and weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The primary goals of arms control are to prevent arms races, enhance transparency among nations, and reduce the potential for conflict. By establishing mutual agreements, countries aim to create a more stable international environment where the likelihood of war is diminished.
External link
- Lessons from former arms control negotiators, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, September 4, 2025