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While many studies have evaluated specific verification techniques, procedures or agencies, relatively little has been written about the multiplier effects associated with verification synergies. This paper identifies many of these effects, using specific arms control examples where appropriate, and emphasizing examples relating to non-proliferation. It also provides a basis for taking these synergies into account during the process of formulating and evaluating the effectiveness of the verification regimes of particular agreements and actions. The paper considers the cooperative, adversarial, and coercive forms of verification as exemplified by the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the UNSCOM inspections in Iraq following the War in the Gulf, respectively.

While many studies have evaluated specific verification techniques, procedures or agencies, relatively little has been written about the multiplier effects associated with verification synergies. This paper identifies many of these effects, using specific arms control examples where appropriate, and emphasizing examples relating to non-proliferation. It also provides a basis for taking these synergies into account during the process of formulating and evaluating the effectiveness of the verification regimes of particular agreements and actions. The paper considers the cooperative, adversarial, and coercive forms of verification as exemplified by the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the UNSCOM inspections in Iraq following the War in the Gulf, respectively.

This report explores the interrelationships among three processes: arms control verification, confidence-building and peacekeeping. It argues that in the current dangerous and unstable world, these three processes are undergoing changed demands, which brings each into closer relationship with the others. underlying this report is the premise that the synergistic relationships among these three processes can further contribute to international security, through both improved effectiveness and better use of limited resources. The study also emphasizes that the roles of the United Nations and other international bodies could be expanded and harmonized to contribute to greater transparency and security.