Still the Century of Overkill?

Weapons of mass destruction and their means are still considered by many countries as necessary or at least desirable.

This collection of essays by leading scholars considers some of the key issues that affect the continued presence and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the world today .

List of Abbreviations

Introduction, Paolo Foradori

Part I Theories and concepts

Three roads to nuclear zero: Perspectives for nuclear disarmament in the 21st century, Giorgio Franceschini

Nuclear governance: More than states and the nonproliferation regime, Roberta Mulas

Part II Global issues

Nuclear security in the 21st century: The role of UNSCR 1540 and its shortcomings, Enrico Fiorentini

Nuclear proliferation: Shadows, lights and reflections, Mirco Elena

The use and threat of use of nuclear weapons: Humanitarian implications, Carlo Trezza

Biological weapons and biowarfare: Historical perspectives and challenges for the 21st century, Giulio M. Mancini

Part III Regional perspectives

China and nuclear weapons. Between modernization and nonproliferation, Paolo Rosa

A WMD-free zone in the Middle East: Challenges and opportunities, Paolo Foradori

The role of the international community in addressing the threat of chemical weapons in war-torn societies: The Syrian case, Stefano Borgiani

EU nonproliferation and disarmament policies: Towards a united and global role, Nico Frandi

Notes on contributors

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