A Reasoned Response to Nimby Opposition to Incineration of Chemical Weapon Stockpiles

Abstract

An analysis of a dilemma faced by elected officials who face international responsibilities on one hand and obligations to constituents on the other. Diplomatic efforts to rid the world of chemical weapons culminated in January 1993 with the signing of a multilateral Chemical Weapons Convention. This treaty not only bans use, but also production or stockpiling and requires destruction of existing weapons. In 1985 the United States Congress established a program that mandates destruction of aging chemical stockpiles; however, plans to incinerate are opposed by classic "not in my backyard" arguments. This thesis suggests a reasoned response to move the program beyond the NIMBY stalemate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA456582

Entities

People

  • Micheal C. Bobrick

Organizations

  • The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Congress
  • Emergency Response
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • Public Policy
  • Treaties
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security