关键词:
Biological weapons
Dual-use
Monitoring
Non-licensing
The Harmonized System
Trade data
UNSCOM/UNMOVIC
摘要:
Unlike treaties dealing with nuclear and chemical weapons, the Biological Weapons Convention still lacks formal verification measures, 31 years after entering into force. Here we propose a global export-import monitoring system of biological dual-use items as an additional measure for a web of biological arms controls that could complement traditional export controls. We suggest that such a measure may help to guide consultation or verification processes in the biological area. The Monterey Institute of International Studies, Center for Nonproliferation Studies. © 2006, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.