The Next 50 Years: Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention – Explained

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The Next 50 Years: Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention – Explained

The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) entered into force 50 years ago, becoming the first multilateral disarmament treaty to ban the production of an entire category of weapons. As the world marks this anniversary, we reflect on the BWC’s importance and outline a path forward to strengthen its effectiveness.

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