Weapons of mass destruction — proliferation causes and global responses

What this note covers

1. Outline: short-term causes of WMD proliferation risk — North Korea (2016–2026)
2. Outline: short-term causes — Iran, the JCPOA collapse and enrichment escalation
3. Outline: short-term causes — chemical weapons use in Syria
4. Explain: interconnectedness effects — technology transfer and illicit networks
5. Explain: interconnectedness effects — sanctions evasion networks
6. Describe and evaluate: UN Security Council, IAEA, NPT regime and sanctions coalition responses

6 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes