1. Reinforcing the Global Norm Against Chemical Weapons Use
- Author:
- Julia Masterson
- Publication Date:
- 02-2021
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Arms Control Association
- Abstract:
- In recent years, the global norm against chemical weapons use has eroded, and it is critical that responsible states take action to reinforce it. Systematic violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the malign use of chemical agents have continued for nearly a decade without adequate accountability. These incidents risk growing in severity and becoming more widespread for as long as the issue remains unaddressed. Reinforcing the norm against chemical weapons use necessitates a unified global effort to utilize all CWC provisions and to strengthen the consequences that violators face under the treaty and in accordance with international law.
- Topic:
- Arms Control and Proliferation, International Law, Weapons, Norms, and Chemical Weapons
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus