Arms Control
/ˈɑrmz kənˌtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice or policy of regulating, limiting, or reducing weaponry and military forces by international agreement or treaty.
The treaty represents a major step forward in arms control between the two nations.
- (n.) Legal frameworks and agreements aimed at preventing arms races or the proliferation of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction.
Arms control negotiations focus on establishing verification mechanisms to ensure compliance.
Forms
- arms control
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Commentary
Arms control often involves multilateral treaties and requires clear definitions of weapon categories to avoid ambiguity in enforcement.
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