Publisher's Synopsis
The use of chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq War heightened fears about the proliferation of such weapons and their use by Third World countries. In May 1991, President Bush formally forswore the use of chemical weapons by the United States, causing some observers to conclude that chemical weapons could no longer be considered a useful military option. However, this paper views this as a dangerous misconception: for Third World countries chemical and biological weapons remain potent systems.This paper discusses the problems that such weapons may pose in the future.
