This fourth volume in the book series on Nuclear Non-Proliferation in International focuses on human perspectives regarding the development and use of nuclearenergy; the need for regional solutions; and recent activities towards prohibiting andabolishing nuclear weapons. Jonathan L. Black-Branch is Dean of Law and Professor of International and ComparativeLaw; Bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba; JP and Barrister (England & Wales);Barrister & Solicitor (Manitoba); and, Chair of the International Law Association (ILA)Committee on Nuclear Weapons, Non- Proliferation & Contemporary International Law. Dieter Flecku003c/bu003e is Former Director International Agreements & Policy, Federal Ministryof Defence, Germany; Member of the Advisory Board of the Amsterdam Center forInternational Law (ACIL); and Rapporteur of the International Law Association (ILA)Committee on Nuclear Weapons, Non- Proliferation & Contemporary International Law.