Encyclopaedia of Arms Race, Arms Control and Disarmament

Introduction

The Encyclopaedia of Arms Race, Arms Control and Disarmament, in twelve volumes, is a pioneering effort to bring together authoritative information on the theme. The section on arms control and disarmament is a central issue in the maintenance of international peace and security.

Global Priorities

The modern world has given highest priority to the reduction and eventual elimination of the weapons of mass destruction. This encyclopedia also reflects briefly on the ongoing global arms race, arms trade, and increasing military expenditures and defence budgets of world nations.

Current Conflicts and Themes

In today’s world, maximum loss of all sorts is being caused by ongoing conventional wars, conventional arms race, small arms, and light weapons. This Encyclopaedia tries to do full justice with these themes. It provides detailed information regarding existing missile systems worldwide, their reach, and their destructive capacity in terms of payload, both nuclear and non-nuclear.

Environmental and Biological Warfare

This Encyclopaedia also covers environmental warfare, chemical, and biological weapons and warfare, taking into account new threats to global peace and security.

Regional Disarmament and Security

The section on regional disarmament, security, and confidence-building measures highlights various regional initiatives for disarmament, peace, and security.

Purpose and Utility

In sum, this is an innovative attempt by its editor to present all concerned aspects on one platform, in a very defined way. Therefore, this Encyclopaedia will not only remain valuable for contemporary readers and researchers but can also serve as a long-term referral book.

It is user-friendly in nature, so readers from all walks of life can benefit from it. No doubt, this Encyclopaedia will contribute to creating global harmony, peace, and lasting security for humanity and its surroundings.