Nonproliferation Primer: Preventing the Spread of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Weapons

ISBN: 026256095X

Author: Forsberg, Randall

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ReviewThis collaborative effort demystifies nuclear proliferation. Whether you are concerned, confused, or merely curious, this bookshould be on your shelf. It is a rich resource and a valuableguide to action.-James Leonard, former U.S. Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament in GenevaProduct DescriptionThis primer provides an overview of the technical background needed to understand today's nonproliferation issues. It describes all the existing types of weapons of mass destruction and examines the threats they pose and their implications for regional and international security. The authors identify countries that have, or may have, programmes to develop such weapons, describe the technology needed to continue such programmes, and examine the extent to which these programmes violate existing international agreements. They also outline existing unilateral and multilateral measures designed to curb proliferation and discuss new measures that could strengthen current nonproliferation efforts.About the AuthorRandall Forsberg is Executive Director of the Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies. Gregory Webb edits the Institute's monthly journal, Arms Control Reporter. William Driscoll is a science writer and editor at ICF, Inc., a consulting firm that prepares economic and regulatory analyses for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Jonathan Dean, a former U.S. ambassador, currently serves as adviser on international security and arms control issues to the Union of Concerned Scientists.