Disarmament refers to the reduction, limitation, or elimination of weapons, particularly weapons of mass destruction, as a means to promote peace and prevent violent conflict. In Peace and Conflict Studies, disarmament is viewed not merely as a technical or military process but as a political, ethical, and social strategy aimed at reducing the capacity for organized violence and building mutual trust among states and societies. The persistence of armaments is often linked with security dilemmas, arms races, and the normalization of violence, which increase the likelihood of conflict escalation. Historically, disarmament has been pursued through bilateral and multilateral agreements, such as nuclear arms control treaties,