Incoming Turbulence for the Biological Weapons Convention
Volume:15
Issue:2
Opinion
The current liberal international order is in a state of flux. Some factors contributing to the crisis are the rise of China, an intense backlash against globalisation and institutionalism, and the COVID-19 pandemic. As the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is an integral part of this rules-based order, it will also face strong headwinds. This article highlights the three significant challenges that the Convention and the wider pro- disarmament civil society will face. These are, weakening institutions, re- emergence of border politics, and increased risk of proliferation of bioweapons.
