Politics of Nuclear Disarmament: Obstacles to and Opportunities for Eliminating Nuclear Weapons

This book explores the political conditions and obstacles for the five official Nuclear Weapon States (NWS) to eliminate their nuclear weapons, discussing different perspectives and approaches to disarmament within legal, political, and technical literatures and orthodox and critical theory. It contributes to theoretical debates on how domestic politics interact with and determine states' international behavior.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics that must be established and the formidable challenges that must be overcome for the five official Nuclear Weapon States (NWS) – China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US – to embark on the path of eliminating their nuclear weapons. It offers a profound exploration of diverse perspectives and positions held by various actors, encompassing both elite viewpoints and the broader public opinion, while also shedding light on the underlying political assumptions that shape these discussions.

In order to foster a more democratic approach to disarmament, the book critically examines various approaches and theories of disarmament within the realms of legal, political, and technical literature, as well as orthodox and critical theory. It builds upon previous discussions on nuclear possession, restraint, arms control, and disarmament, encompassing both nuclear possessor and non-possessor states, to identify valuable insights into the potential pathways for NWS disarmament.

By contributing to theoretical debates on the interplay between domestic politics and states' international behavior, this book appeals to scholars and students across a wide range of disciplines, including history, politics, international relations, security studies, military history, war studies, peace studies, conflict, democracy, and global governance. It provides a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complex dynamics and complexities associated with nuclear disarmament and its implications for global security and peace.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367491291