Thirty Years of The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)

This volume offers a comprehensive view of the history, achievements, and evolving challenges of the CWC over the past three decades and includes discussions regarding the realignment of the world in the face of a changing geopolitical and security landscape. Key highlights of the conference include: A keynote address by the former Director General of the implementing agency of the CWC, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), providing expert insights into the treaty's journey. Thought-provoking panels addressing various aspects of the CWC, with a particular focus on its potential as a model for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Participation by government officials, renowned scholars, and esteemed members of civil society. The volume consists of papers presented at the Conference on Thirty years of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC): Histories, Achievements and Challenges, held in Berlin, 5-6 October 2023. This is an open access book.