The term arms control is used to refer to international agreements and efforts aimed at regulating the production, development, stockpiling, proliferation, and deployment of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. The primary goal is to reduce the likelihood of conflict, limit the destructive potential of war, and enhance global security and stability. Important arms control agreements include the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), and the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

• Jones, A. (2021). Arms control and global security: A comprehensive analysis. International Security Studies, 29(3), 215-234.