Kurzbeschreibung
The present study was decided upon after an analysis of the problem areas where SIPRI might make a contribution in providing background material of possible assistance to the negotiations on a Chemical Weapons Convention. SIPRI therefore invited a representative group of well-known researchers from a number of countries and organizations to participate in this study. In this monograph, 25 specialists describe the state of the chemical weapons negotiations, practical industrial-monitoring experiments, different monitoring techniques and schemes, national reporting systems as bases for a future international reporting system and applicable experiences from the International Atomic Energy Association. Examined are the technical possibilities of monitoring the chemical industry under a future Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in order to ascertain that no prohibited chemical-warfare agents are produced by the chemical industry, and that certain chemicals which can be used for production of both chemical warfare agents and for peaceful purposes are not produced in excess of agreed amounts. Suggestions are also provided for possible application in the CWC negotiations.
Synopsis
The present study was decided upon after an analysis of the problem areas where SIPRI might make a contribution in providing background material of possible assistance to the negotiations on a Chemical Weapons Convention. SIPRI therefore invited a representative group of well-known researchers from a number of countries and organizations to participate in this study. In this monograph, 25 specialists describe the state of the chemical weapons negotiations, practical industrial-monitoring experiments, different monitoring techniques and schemes, national reporting systems as bases for a future international reporting system and applicable experiences from the International Atomic Energy Association. Examined are the technical possibilities of monitoring the chemical industry under a future Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in order to ascertain that no prohibited chemical-warfare agents are produced by the chemical industry, and that certain chemicals which can be used for production of both chemical warfare agents and for peaceful purposes are not produced in excess of agreed amounts. Suggestions are also provided for possible application in the CWC negotiations.
