The Impact of the Changing Global Order and Regional Conflicts on Disarmament Efforts Introduction The post-Cold War era was marked by significant progress in global disarmament, driven by optimism about the ‘end of history’ and the promise of a stable, unipolar world order. Initiatives such as the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), the Chemical Weapons … Continue reading Assess how the shifting global order and ongoing regional conflicts, with major powers taking opposing sides, have undermined the progress made towards disarmament.