| ID | 075782 |
| Title Proper | Implementing UN security council resolution 1540 |
| Other Title Information | a risk-based approach |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Crail, Peter |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540) was adopted in 2004 to address the risk that non-state actors will acquire weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It requires all states to implement a wide range of domestic legislation to prevent such proliferation. This comprehensiveness makes 1540 an important tool, but a piecemeal approach to implementation may lead to its underutilization. This study provides a risk-based framework, focusing on the implementation of the resolution in a set of states which are the most relevant for WMD proliferation and highlighting a set of 1540 obligations which are the most important for each state to fulfill. An evaluation of implementation progress so far reveals that the vast majority of these states have few of their key obligations in place. While the universal implementation of 1540 is an important goal, ensuring that these key provisions are carried out should be a priority. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 13, No. 2; Jul 2006: p355-399 |
| Journal Source | Nonproliferation Review Vol. 13, No. 2; Jul 2006: p355-399 |
| Key Words | Weapons of Mass Destruction ; WMD ; United Nations Security Council ; Non-State Actors ; Nonproliferation |