The Geneva Protocol

The Geneva Protocol, established in 1925, is an international treaty that prohibits the use of chemical and biological weapons in conflict. It arose after the widespread horror of World War I, where such weapons caused severe suffering. The Protocol aims to protect soldiers and civilians from these inhumane methods of warfare. While it laid the groundwork for further arms control, it lacks enforcement mechanisms and was later supplemented by more comprehensive agreements, such as the Chemical Weapons Convention. Overall, the Geneva Protocol represents a significant step towards establishing norms for humane conduct in warfare.