The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) entered into force in 1975. This treaty prohibits the development, production, and stockpiling of biological and toxin weapons. This volume offers a comprehensive examination of the BWC’s historical development, notable achievements, and the challenges it may encounter in the future. It examines the treaty’s role in international security and assesses its effectiveness in preventing the misuse of biology for hostile purposes—a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and security professionals.

Dr Ajey Lele is Deputy Director General at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. His specific areas of research include issues related to WMD, Space Security and Strategic Technologies. He has contributed articles to various national and international journals, websites and newspapers.