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This study considers the current state of play of verification and compliance arrangements, focusing specifically on multilateral arms control and disarmament agreements relating to so-called weapons of mass destruction (WMD), namely nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological weapons, and their respective means of delivery. The study covers the principal WMD agreements and the means by which compliance with them is monitored, verified, and ensured in case of a suspected violation. The report concludes with a set of policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the international verification community.