| ID | 082435 |
| Title Proper | Slippery slope of rational inaction |
| Other Title Information | resolution 1540 and the tragedy of the commons |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bergenas, Johan |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article explores the challenges of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1540 through the prism of the "tragedy of the commons." Because implementing 1540 requires a significant investment of time and resources, the decision by states not to implement the resolution is a rational inaction for each individual state driven by self-interest to maximize private gains. However, this ultimately leads to collective irrationality and the destruction of the public good, i.e., common security, leaving every state worse off. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 15, No.2; Jul 2008: p373-380 |
| Journal Source | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 15, No.2; Jul 2008: p373-380 |
| Key Words | United Nations ; Resolution 1540 ; Nonproliferation ; Nuclear Weapons ; Weapons of Mass Destruction ; WMD |