Arms control

Arms control

The international restrictions on the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction. Arms control is usually exercised through international treaties and agreements that impose arms limitations among consenting parties.

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in-country escort

Military; Arms control

Individuals specified by the inspected State Party to accompany and assist the inspection team during the in-country period.

in-country period

Military; Arms control

Total period of time from the arrival of the inspectors at the point of entry until their departure from the country through the point of exit.

infrared line-scanning device (IRLS)

Military; Arms control

Under the Open Skies Treaty, a sensor capable of receiving and visualizing thermal radiation emitted in the invisible infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum by objects due to their temperature ...

initial inspection

Military; Arms control

The first on-site inspection of declared facilities to verify declarations and to plan future verification activities, and potentially negotiate a facility agreement.

inspectable area

Military; Arms control

Area of an installation in which the inspection team has the right to conduct verification activities.

inspected state party (ISP)

Military; Arms control

State Party on whose territory or in any other place under its jurisdiction or control an inspection takes place, or the State Party whose facility or area on the territory of a host state is subject ...