Routledge WMD Arms Control in the Middle East - Academic Book

Explore the complex landscape of weapons of mass destruction in one of the worlds most volatile regions. WMD Arms Control in the Middle East: Prospects, Obstacles and Options provides a deep look into a region that serves as a major hotspot for proliferation. This text examines the diverse security environment, including states with assumed nuclear capabilities, those that have attempted to develop military nuclear programs, and states under suspicion of pursuing such technology. With a history marked by the frequent and severe use of chemical weapons since World War I, the Middle East presents unique challenges for international security. This book addresses the critical gap in regional stability, noting that no single arms control regime currently covers the region as a whole. Instead, the area has seen various proliferation-related military operations that shape modern geopolitics. This volume is an essential resource for students and professionals studying international relations, politics, and Middle Eastern security dynamics.