GLOBAL CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR TERRORISM AND PROLIFERATION CHALLENGES: PAKISTAN’S PERSPECTIVE
Keywords:
CBRN Threat, Terrorism, Non-Proliferation, CWC, BWC, PakistanAbstract
Abstract
International security environment is becoming more complex and perilous. New challenges associated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism and proliferation warrant cooperative multilateral approaches. Evolution of these challenges necessitates augmenting existing security regimes; and negotiating new ones, where required. Therefore, states ought to cooperatively approach global challenges. Existing international security regimes have major weaknesses that merit objective consideration. Effective implementation of regimes at national level is very important, which must be comprehensive and inclusive for all stakeholders. States and international organizations need to take strategic perspective and invest in capacity building of humans and institutions. Pakistan takes its international obligations very seriously; and constructively contributes to global security framework. It has developed excellent CBRN institutions and capacity in safety, security, non-proliferation and export control. International community can immensely benefit from Pakistan’s experience, capacity and positive approach to global challenges.
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