In accordance with United Nations General Assembly resolution 79/241, UNIDIR has prepared a comprehensive study of Nuclear-Weapon-Free zones (NWFZs). This paper outlines how NWFZs play a crucial role in reinforcing non-proliferation and disarmament by ensuring the absence of nuclear weapons in designated regions. Beyond prohibiting nuclear arms, NWFZs also foster trust among regional states, enhance security, and promote cooperation on peaceful nuclear technology, contributing to broader international stability. Given the escalating geopolitical tensions and rising nuclear rhetoric, the study notes that strengthening established NWFZs, as well as pursuing the creation of new ones, has become increasingly vital for preventing conflict spillovers, mitigating global security risks, and advancing disarmament. This submission to the General Assembly, entitled “Comprehensive study of the question of nuclear-weapon-free zones in all its aspects”, has been submitted to the General Assembly and is also included in the Report of the United Nations Secretary-General on the same topic (A/79/950).
Citation: Middle East WMD-Free Zone Project (2025) “Comprehensive study of the question of nuclear-weapon-free zones in all its aspects”, UNIDIR, Geneva, Switzerland.