Research Handbook on International Arms Control Law

The Research Handbook on International Arms Control Law provides a comprehensive treatment of this field, covering existing agreements, challenges, and future development. It offers analytical and doctrinal guidance, with extensive analysis of international arms control law, including conventional weapons and new technologies. The Handbook explores geographical zones and includes contributions from experts in conflict, security, and international law. It is an ideal resource for students, academics, and practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 668 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive Research Handbook offers a thorough and detailed exploration of international arms control law. It provides a comprehensive inventory of existing arms control agreements, while also addressing current challenges and exploring potential avenues for future development. Spanning nine thematic parts, this Handbook goes beyond a mere encyclopedic approach by offering analytical and doctrinal guidance. Each chapter delves into extensive analysis of international arms control law, encompassing both conventional weapons and emerging technologies. It contextualizes arms control within the broader realm of international politics, identifying key actors, forums, and regulatory frameworks. The impressive roster of contributors further explores geographical regions of arms control, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. By investigating both complex theoretical and recent practical approaches to arms control law, this Research Handbook serves as an invaluable resource for interested students, academics, and practitioners engaged in conflict, security, and international law.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788111898