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International arms control law and the prevention of nuclear terrorism, Jonathan Herbach

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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International arms control law and the prevention of nuclear terrorism

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Jonathan Herbach

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"Making a timely contribution to the legal literature, this important book discusses an under-analysed issue of great importance to international peace and security. It provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the prevention of nuclear terrorism specifically through an international (arms control) law lens. Jonathan Herbach sets out a basis for better understanding how the international legal framework for nuclear security is structured and why it is structured that way, and offers a critical analysis of the component instruments that make up the framework. He highlights the strengths and analyzes possible gaps and weaknesses of these instruments and the legal framework as a whole, as well as explaining the framework's key characteristics, approaches and rationale. As nuclear security is by no means a static topic, with changing circumstances a defining feature of the area, the book also offers ideas for the path forward and conceptualizes ways to further strengthen the nuclear security legal framework. Offering a fresh perspective on the prevention of nuclear terrorism, this book will benefit academics and students of public international law, counter-terrorism and conflict and security law. It will also be a useful resource for governmental legal advisors, think-tanks and diplomats to inform their work on means and mechanisms to help strengthen the global nuclear security regime and to provide guidance for decision-making"--, Provided by publisher

Contents: 1. Arms control law approach to countering nuclear terrorism -- 2. Developing the law of nuclear security: From atoms for peace to the nuclear security summits -- 3. The main legally binding instruments applicable to nuclear security -- 4. Nuclear security at the crossroads of arms control and criminal justice -- 5. Normative soft law instruments in the nuclear security law framework -- 6. The role of international organizations in nuclear security -- 7. The way forward: Strengthening the international legal framework for nuclear security -- Bibliography -- Index