Time to push weapons treaties - not block them

Article Abstract:

Pres. Bill Clinton and Senate Republicans should exert extra effort to ensure the ratification of two pivotal weapons treaties, namely, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Only two major treaties have been aborted in the 20th century due to irreconcilable Senate opposition. Pres. Clinton should gain the support of high-ranking Republicans, formulate debate terms early and often, and come to an accommodation with the Senate Majority Leader.

Disarmament, Nuclear arms control

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Putting teeth in the biological weapons ban

Article Abstract:

Biological weapons are inexpensive, easy to produce and hide and can cause more deaths than nuclear weapons. In April 1997, the Chemical Weapons Convention approved a treaty banning biological weapon production. Enforcement of the treaty, however, raises several issues. These include the possibility that inspection procedures will lead to the revealing of trade secrets concerning the biotechnology industry's production activities.

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Chemical Weapons, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Investigations

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Missile defense: the sequel

Article Abstract:

Pres Bill Clinton's high-tech missile defense program is stemming the country's efforts to cut nuclear weapons. The costly program, which is similar to the Reagan administration's Star Wars initiative, was developed to protect the country and its troops abroad from long-range nuclear attack. The effort, however, is unwarranted since there are no hostile countries that are capable of mounting a nuclear attack.

United States, Analysis, Evaluation, Military policy, Defense programs, Antinuclear movement

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