{"product_id":"9789462657069","title":"50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention: Past, Present and Future","description":"\u003ch1\u003e50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention: Past, Present and Future\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003ede Vries, Barry; Burck, Kristoffer; Veini, Sannimari\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMarking the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), this book collects contributions by leading scholars and practitioners to assess the legacy, current challenges, and future trajectory of one of the cornerstone treaties in arms control and disarmament. As the first multilateral treaty to ban an entire class of weapons, the BWC has played a central role in shaping international norms against the hostile use of biology. Yet, half a century later, questions about its effectiveness, enforcement and evolution remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis volume offers an examination of the BWC’s development, from its Cold War origins to its modern-day relevance in a world marked by rapid advances in biotechnology, increasing geopolitical tensions, and emerging biological threats. The contributions reflect on the treaty’s history, assess its institutional and normative strengths and shortcomings, and engage with contemporary points of contention, including dual-use research and verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLooking forward, the volume discusses possible pathways for strengthening the BWC, exploring new mechanisms for compliance, transparency and international cooperation. It also addresses the importance of bridging the gaps between scientific innovation, policy development and security governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for both academic audiences and policy practitioners, \u003cem\u003e50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention\u003c\/em\u003e provides critical insights and forward-looking perspectives on the enduring relevance of the BWC. Whether read as a historical retrospective or a call to action for the future of biological disarmament, this collection offers an essential resource for those committed to understanding and enhancing global biosecurity in an increasingly complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarry de Vries\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, while \u003cstrong\u003eKristoffer Burck\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSannimari Veini\u003c\/strong\u003e are Research Assistants; all three editors work in the Chair for Public Law and International Law Department of the Justus-Liebig University Giessen in Giessen, Hessen, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eChapter 16 and chapter 17\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.spriner.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: T.M.C. Asser Press\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-04-21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789462657069\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-6265-707-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 374\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"T.M.C. Asser Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44395216666764,"sku":"9789462657069","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789462657069.jpg?v=1777386573","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789462657069","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}