Nuclear War, Super Powers, and Disarmament

Abstract

Since 1945, nuclear weapons have threatened humanity worldwide. Technical equipments' effects extend beyond combatants. In such a situation, most people will die and suffer. Climate change, infrastructure destruction, and other severe consequences would also result. No nation can handle this catastrophe, especially if its economy is severely affected. This chapter discusses nuclear bomb consequences. Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are regulated legally in the second chapter. The chapter discusses the details of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which aims to eliminate nuclear weapons. The chapter analyzes the treaty and its flaws. The chapter also explains why the treaty is “only” a framework agreement. It contains proposed articles that were cut. It covers customary international law and the new treaty's relationship to other important accords. The chapter finishes by assessing three groups.