Topic: Re-Evaluating the Chemical Weapons Convention
Country: Bhutan
Delegate Name: Rajeev Nag
School: Forest Hills Northern High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Bhutan position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
Chemical weapons are any toxic chemicals that contained in some sort of delivery system, such as a bomb or shell. These weapons can cause blisters, choking, nerve damage, or many other things. The effects of these weapons are always felt immediately after being exposed. Chemical weapons were officially banned on April 29th, 1997 when the CWC or Chemical Weapons Convention was formed. The CWC not only banned the use of chemical weapons, but also the possession of them. Bhutan is committed to combating terrorism as it is a great threat to national and international peace and security. Because of this, they have signed numerous treaties to combat terrorism. On August 18th, 2005, Bhutan ratified the CWC, and then went on to become a member of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on September 17th, 2005. Bhutan does not possess, manufacture, or trade chemical weapons, believing that they are unnecessarily harmful during wartime. It is extremely important that chemical weapons should be banned because they add a barbaric twist to an already horrible event- war. Chemical warfare should not be tolerated; The after effects of these weapons are horrendous and can last for a lifetime. In World War 1, many exposed to mustard gas had burns outside the body, and blisters on their lungs. After World War 1, countries began to see how horrible these weapons were, and banned them. Of all the members of the UN, only 4 have not signed the CWC. Completely banning chemical weapons is a necessity as they are inhumane.
