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A 4 page research paper/essay that evaluates the role of international law and arms control in regulating international behavior. The writer argues that current events substantiate the assessment that historically, these factors' ability to stabilize political relationships is limited. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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arms control and reduction has popularly been conceived of as a positive "good," scholarly opinion frequently disagrees with this assessment. Drawing on historical examples, scholars, such as Fairbanks and Shulsky,
argue that in situations where political tensions are high, armaments even provide a "stabilizing" force for the international system (2002, p. 450). As this demonstrates, the effect of arms control,
instituting through international law, is complex. The following evaluation of international law and arms control endeavors to demonstrate the role that these factors play in regulating international behavior. Fairbanks
and Shulsky (2002) and Huntington (2002) have recounted the numerous instances where historically arms control and international law has created a balance of power that, at least temporarily, promoted peace.
Huntington points out that the "balancing of power in any bipolar situation is inherently difficult due to the absence of a balancer" (p. 399). He then goes on to argue
that a qualitative arms race holds the possibility for "achieving and maintaining parity of power over a long period of time" (2002, p. 399). When states refuse to abide by
restrictions imposed by arms control treaties, they risk earning sanctions under international law. However, this factor does not appear to be sufficient to guarantee that international behavior will be in
accord with previous established treaty accords. For example, Iran is currently challenging the dictums of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty by proceeding with their plans to build centrifuges capable of
enriching uranium to weapons-grade strength (Crock, et al, 2004). The issue was recently addressed by both the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Bush Administration and
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice have indicated that the US will demand UN-imposed sanctions against Iran if they continue with their plans (Crock, et al, 2004). Israel is already considering
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