Abstract

Introduction

In 1977, the General Assembly affirmed the definition of Weapons of Mass Destruction

as "atomic explosive weapons, radioactive material weapons, lethal chemical and

biological weapons, and any weapons developed in the future that might have

characteristics comparable in destructive effect to those of the atomic bomb or other

weapons mentioned above." Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are a type of

weapon that has the capability of producing a massively destructive effect in a single

instant that is capable of killing millions of civilians, jeopardizing the natural

environment, and fundamentally altering the lives of future generations through their

catastrophic effects; Causing death or serious injury to people through toxic or

poisonous chemicals; Disseminating disease-causing organisms or toxins to harm or kill

humans, animals, or plants.

The concept of Disarmament is the total elimination of Weapons of mass destruction or

the act of putting down weaponry, especially the decline and removal of military

weapons.

States in Asia and the Pacific have witnessed the inhumane effects of WMDs firsthand,

and the region has taken the lead in the global campaign to delegitimize all forms of

WMDs. The majority of Asian and Pacific states have long recognized that disarmament

and non-proliferation are critical to fostering an environment conducive to peace,

security, and development. However, the world is still remains with weapons of mass

destruction. It is estimated that nuclear-weapon states possessed more than 20,500

nuclear warheads at the start of 2011, more than 5000 of which were deployed and
ready for use. Asian and Pacific countries have taken the challenge of overcoming

barriers to achieving a world free of weapons of mass destruction seriously.

Review of the Literature

Conclusion
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References

United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific
https://unrcpd.org/wmd/
Members