Arms Control in Crisis: Structural Impediments, Political Constraints, and Prospects in the 21st Century Introduction Arms control has long been a central aspiration of international politics, serving both as a normative project of peace and a pragmatic mechanism for preventing military escalation. From the 1963 Limited Test Ban Treaty to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaties … Continue reading Examine the structural and political factors that have historically impeded progress in arms control negotiations. Explore the prospects of strengthening arms control in the 21st century, considering the erosion of treaties such as the INF Treaty and challenges posed by emerging domains like cyber and space weaponisation.