What does #China *really* think about the #DPRK #nuclear situation? How deep is its support for "denuclearization" & what are its concerns? @cfmeyskens @NPS_Monterey dives into primary Chinese-language sources to assess China's outlook in @TheNonproReview https://t.co/hXAAb27vcz
During the national statement at the #OPCW Executive Council today, Norway reiterated that those responsible for use of chemical weapons must be held accountable. #accountability Also emphasized the importance of active participation of NGOs. @NorwayMFA @NorwayTheHague
@alexghionis @rusembassynl Fig. 2 of "Controlling Novichoks after Salisbury: revising the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules" shows the distinction between phosphonamides (left column) & phosphoramides (right column)
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Controlling Novichoks after Salisbury: revising the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules
(2019). Controlling Novichoks after Salisbury: revising the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules. The Nonproliferation Review. Ahead of Print.
www.tandfonline.com
The Russian Federation’s decision to drop part of its proposal should smooth the path to a positive vote on the adoption of both sets of proposals by the Conference of State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Conventions next November.
In the aftermath of the Salisbury Novichok incident, two sets of proposals to amend Schedule 1 of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) have been put forth, one jointly by the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands, and the other by Russia.
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Controlling Novichoks after Salisbury: revising the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules, by @s_costanzi and @gregkoblentz https://t.co/OiBPVsZE6C
As @gregkoblentz and I hoped for in our Nonproliferation Review article "Controlling Novichoks after Salisbury: revising the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules" ... @JamesMartinCNS @TheNonproReview
Controlling Novichoks after Salisbury: revising the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules
(2019). Controlling Novichoks after Salisbury: revising the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules. The Nonproliferation Review. Ahead of Print.
www.tandfonline.com
The amended Russian Federation proposal to add chemicals to Schedule 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention is now public and available at the @OPCW website.
https://t.co/BlQc0quIB5
It was nice to give a talk about Chemical Warfare Agents for @OLLIatAU last Wednesday. Great lifelong learning program. I enjoyed interacting with such an engaged audience. #chemical #weapons
According to the CWC's provisions, any weapon that exploits the toxicity of chemicals to intentionally kill of harm humans or animals is considered a chemical weapon.
It is worth clarifying the the CWC Schedules serve the purpose of supporting the Convention's verification regime and should not be interpreted as a list of all chemical warfare agents.