Arms Control in Crisis: How Russian Aggression Challenges Humanitarian Treaties

Arms Control in Crisis: How Russian Aggression Challenges Humanitarian Treaties

In the wake of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, trust in international arms control regimes, particularly the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention, is increasingly diminishing. Lithuania’s recent decision to exit the Convention on Cluster Munitions, citing regional security concerns and the need to improve its defence capabilities, marks a significant and troubling…