Chemical Weapons Convention – Part 1: From World War trenches to Cold War arsenals, the world’s growing horror at chemical weapons set the stage for a diplomatic reckoning.

The Treaty Archive: History of Peace Treaties & Global Agreements · Nov 2, 2026 · 7m

Imagine a world where a single shell could unleash invisible death, where clouds of poison drifted across battlefields and cities alike. This was not science fiction, but the grim legacy of chemical warfare—a threat that haunted generations and forced nations to confront the unimaginable. The story of the Chemical Weapons Convention begins with fear, tragedy, and the desperate search for safety. In the aftermath of World War One, the world recoiled at the horrors of gas warfare.

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Narrated by Marcus, an AI voice…