Missile technology control regime refers to a set of international regulations, agreements, and protocols governing the spread of missile technology, particularly technologies that have the potential to deliver weapons of mass destruction. Synonyms for the term include missile nonproliferation regime, missile control regime, missile defense regime, and missile technology restraint regime. These synonyms all capture the essential elements of the regime, which seek to curtail the spread of missile technology to countries or groups that might use it to destabilize regional or international security. The regime is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and cooperation among states to prevent the proliferation of missile technology that threatens global peace and security.