Ratifying the Chemical Weapons Convention: past time for action

Article Abstract:

Failure of the US, Russia and other signatories to ratify the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) will be a serious impediment towards eradicating chemical weapons from the world. The Convention is not operational due to its non-ratification by the signatories. The US Senate has agreed to deliberate on the resolution by the end of April 1996, but critics have raised concerns about verification, costs and other issues. If the US fails to ratify CWC, Russia is likely to follow suit, which could spell the end of this promising treaty.

Russia, Military policy, Control, United States. Congress, Treaty ratification, Chemical weapons

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NATO presents initial proposal for adaptation of CFE treaty

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NATO seeks changes in the Conventional Armed Forces (CFE) Treaty. NATO wants the treaty's group structure changed with national limits and decreasing equipment levels as two basic elements. This is being done to allay Russia's doubts regarding the expansion. This will reassure not only Russia, but the other states as well, that their security interests will not in any way be jeopardized or destabilized.

Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Arms control, North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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CFE treaty final cuts completed; progress made on 'flank' dispute

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The arms reduction program under the 1990 Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty ended November 17, 1995, with the 30 member states reducing heavy conventional weapons by about 50,000 items. Only Azerbaijan and Belarus failed to meet their overall reduction obligations by deadline. Russia was the leading country in terms of amount of equipment reduced with 10,395 items eliminated.

Europe, Military aspects

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