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Strengthening the biological weapons convention confidence-building measures: toward a cycle of engagement

Lentzos, Filippa (2011) Strengthening the biological weapons convention confidence-building measures: toward a cycle of engagement. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 67 (3). pp. 26-33. ISSN 0096-3402

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Identification Number: 10.1177/0096340211406876

Abstract

Central to the compliance structure of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) are the confidence-building measures-the means by which States Parties disclose information annually. Improving this process is one of the key agenda items garnering a great deal of interest among State Parties and non-governmental organizations leading up to the Seventh BWC Review Conference in December. This article considers the challenges of enforcing the measures and the current efforts to strengthen them. The author presents additional approaches to enhance these measures and to build greater confidence in national compliance with the BWC, arguing particularly that civil society involvement and periodic, collective reviews of submissions have essential roles to play.

Item Type: Article
Official URL: http://bos.sagepub.com/
Additional Information: © 2011 Bulletin of the atomic scientists
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: J Political Science > JZ International relations
Date Deposited: 10 Jun 2011 15:14
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2024 02:33
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/36625

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