Symposium Nuclear Weapons and International Law: A Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime for the 21ST Century Nuclear Weapons and Compliance with International Humanitarian Law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the intersection of nuclear weapons, international law, and compliance with humanitarian norms, emphasizing the urgent need for a reformed nuclear nonproliferation regime for the 21st century. Highlighting the existential threat posed by large nuclear arsenals, it critiques existing frameworks, such as the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), in light of contemporary geopolitical realities. It argues for a re-evaluation of legal obligations concerning nuclear weapons and a collective commitment to disarmament to ensure global security.