The Proliferation of Anti-Personnel Landmines & Why the United States Should Not Join the Ottawa Treaty

Abstract

Joining the Ottawa Treaty will not solve the Humanitarian problems caused by Anti-Personnel Landmine (APL) use. The Treaty is not enforceable and the restrictions that are implemented affect responsible users. Non-Governmental Organizations have lead a strong campaign for banning APLS, however their facts have not been accurate and the majority of their efforts have been aimed at the emotional responses toward victims of landmines. The problems associated with the irresponsible use of landmines needs attention, but does not require the United States to join the unenforceable standards of the Ottaw Treaty.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA402469

Entities

People

  • Derric T. Turner

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Personnel Mines
  • Civil War
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Explosives
  • Health Services
  • International Law
  • Land Mines
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Minefields
  • National Security
  • Prosthetics
  • Second World War
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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