Chemical Weapons
A chemical weapon (CW) is a specialized munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on humans. According to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), "the term chemical weapon may also be applied to any toxic chemical or its precursor that can cause death, injury, temporary incapacitation or sensory irritation through its chemical action. Munitions or other delivery devices designed to deliver chemical weapons, whether filled or unfilled, are also considered weapons themselves."Chemical weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), though they are distinct from nuclear weapons, biological weapons, and radiological weapons. All …
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PCNS: Policy Center for the New South · 19 April 2024 English
He is a member of the Editorial Board of the French Review Commentaire and Knight of the Legion of Honor. [...] Under the direct supervision of Professor Abdelaziz Aitali, the …
In that case, the so-called ‘red line’ of chemical weapons set by Obama himself was violated by Damascas …
PCNS: Policy Center for the New South · 18 April 2024
He is a member of the Editorial Board of the French Review Commentaire and Knight of the Legion of Honor. [...] Under the direct supervision of Professor Abdelaziz Aitali, the …
In that case, the so-called ‘red line’ of chemical weapons set by Obama himself was violated by Damascas …
IFRI: Institut Français des Relations Internationales · 16 April 2024 English
In the context of deep changes to the international security environment, especially the war in Ukraine, the risks of nuclear proliferation seem quite high, especially in the Middle East and …
token military costs for its repeated use of chemical weapons,38 and Iran has managed to cross many red … 22-24. 38. On the US response to Syrian chemical weapons use, see W. Bowen, J. Knopf, and M. Moran … Moran, “The Obama Administration and Syrian Chemical Weapons: Deterrence, Compellence, and the Limits of …
Amnesty International · 12 April 2024 English
One year since the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Sudan, the response from the international community has remained woefully inadequate …
displacement of civilians; and the use of chemical weapons. “The pervasive impunity in Sudan has emboldened …
EPRS: European Parliamentary Research Service · 12 April 2024 English
Sanctions have become an increasingly central element of the EU's common and foreign security policy. At present, the EU has over 50 sanctions programmes in place, concerning nearly 40 countries. …
Member States, or the use and proliferation of chemical weapons. Moves are under way to set up a new dedicated …
Cato Institute · 2 April 2024 English
Impelled by an overwhelming desire to hunt down those who were responsible for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States launched military invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, where …
Line: Why We Shouldnʼt Care about Syriaʼs Chemical Weapons,” Foreign Affairs, April 30, 2013. 30. Carter …
Redress: Redress Trust · 29 March 2024 English
This international crimes reflects the hopes and expectations that victims and survivors place in foreign domestic courts and Despite the incorporation of provisions related to the growing ability and willingness …
al-Hassan for Four Syrian nationals: Bashar al- Chemical Weapons in the Syrian complicity in crimes against … president of Syria and head Arab Republic, chemical weapons, humanity and complicity in war of the armed …
EU: European Union · 27 March 2024 English
In response to the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine, the EU has put in place unprecedented sanctions against Russia, designed to: reduce the Kremlin’s ability to finance the …
drones • chemicals that could be used for chemical weapons • law enforcement items • special materials …
FPI: Foreign Policy Institute · 25 March 2024 English
In addition to the Syrian National of the PYD in the region and the role of the US Army, the Turkish military is present in the region, policy. [...] The …
incidents of terrorist activities in which chemical weapons terrorist groups carrying out terrorist activities …
EU: European Union · 25 March 2024 English
Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction, done at Paris on …
