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Dominic Capolungo Position of Interpol on Arms Control in the Middle East Interpol is an international institution that works on being the world police. The goal for Interpol is to take individuals from the 192 member states and increase cooperation among states on the matter of a variety international security concerns. We hope to act Read More
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Abstract: One of the top priorities for the US Army is modernizing the network used by multiple sources. The new network needs to be accessible but resilient to cyber attacks, but also changeable as the future of technology must come into consideration as well. “The network should incorporate electronic warfare; resilient, secure, and interoperable hardware; software and Read More
Abstract: The 1st IOC is comprised of 7 different elements, teams and support each trained to aid the United States military on a different aspect of cyber information and resources. This is breakdown of those elements. 1st Information Operations Command (Land) 1st Information Operations (IO) Command is the Army’s only Active Component Information Operations organization. A Read More
U.S.-Saudi Talks Begin on Nuclear Pact ARMS CONTROL TODAY April 2018 By Kingston Reif As the Trump administration begins negotiating a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, a growing number of lawmakers are expressing concerns that the administration is not seeking sufficiently strong nonproliferation safeguards. Energy Secretary Rick Perry led an interagency delegation to London in Read More
The Online Trade of Light Weapons in Libya Summary: Libya has been added to the list of failed states in the tumultuous region of the Middle East and Africa after the dramatic fall of Qaddafi. Lack of any viable leadership with a strong grip on national security and illicit arms trades and the increasing numbers Read More
It’s Time to Take a Serious Look at Chemical Weapon Attacks Summary: This article is a discussion of the ongoing threat of targeted small chemical weapons attacks against individuals for political gain. And how further control over these weapons needs to be asserted and given more thought despite the Chemical Weapons Convention, outlawing Chemical Weapons, Read More
Armed groups’ holdings of guided light weapons Summary: This report sheds light on the various non-state groups and actors who have through legal or illegal ways acquired portable weapons such as MANPADs and Anti-tank guided weapons that can be operated by one person or a small crew. The increasingly sophisticated arsenals of guided light weapons Read More
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 34/68. Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies The General Assembly, Reaffirming the importance of international cooperation in the field of the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, and of promoting the rule of law Read More
Summary: Illicit firearms account for 81% of homicides in Honduras and more than three-quarters of weapons seized in the country are pistols and revolvers. The country is facing challenges to achieve vision 2030 that calls for a significant reduction of illicit arms by the year 2030. This report explores the methods Honduras uses and challenges it Read More
Analysis: An Iranian SAM in the Arabian Peninsula Last week, the Saudi Arabian embassy in Washington D.C. released a nine-page primer on Iran’s continued support to Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This document summarized findings from a March 26 press conference that followed a barrage of missile attacks against three Saudi cities on the eve of the Read More
Abstract: Yemeni rebels are continuing to attack Saudi military bases and offenses through the use of ballistic missiles. Although these are domestically made short-range missiles they have been shooting with great precision and bringing more and more damage to the Saudi base. http://fna.ir/blfvgo Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:12 Yemeni Army Continues Ballistic Missile Attacks Read More
This article deals with the change in policy following Rex Tillerson being fired and Bolton taking place as secretary of state. Bolton proposes abrogating the Iran nuclear deal as well as Mike Pompano leading to increased tension between Iran and the US. Iranian officials are stating that Iran’s nuclear program will ramp up if the Read More
Abstract: This is a report about the United States’ mid-range missile capabilities and developments. It also looks at potential threats and competitors now and in the future. It covers missile developments in North Korea, Iran, Russia as well as the United States’ own capabilities and defense mechanisms. Center for Strategic & International Studies Missile Read More
This article highlights a lot of the big issues of the conflict in Yemen as well as the the arms export controls that the EU has placed. It discusses how the EU Common Position could be strengthened by things like NGO’s. It also goes over the increased interest in consolidating the EU’s defence industry. The conflict Read More
This articles is a brief explanation of what to expect from the missile defense review coming from the Trump administration. It discusses the missile defense review’s need to address the advances made by U.S. adversaries in nuclear and missile technology, as well as the shift to a more competitive footing states like Russia and China. Read More
This article mainly discusses the proposed budget request by President Donald Trump for the missile defense of the United States. This article reviews the budgets of previous years as well as the short comings of the missile defense systems of previous years. Trump’s 2019 Missile Defense Budget: Choosing Capacity over Capability CSIS Briefs February 28, Read More
Dustin Volz Analysis: The US is becoming more vocal and public about its counter cybersecurity efforts as it is demonstrating to its adversaries that any cyber criminal activity will be met with swift consequence. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday charged and sanctioned nine Iranians and an Iranian company for attempting to hack Read More
Release Date: January 16, 2018 For Immediate Release DHS S&T Press Office, (202) 254-2385 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded a $750,000 contract to El Segundo, California-based InferLink Corporation to develop an advanced search functionality for the Information Marketplace for Policy and Analysis of Cyber-risk & Trust (IMPACT) cybersecurity research portal. The Read More
2017 – A Year in Review of Cybersecurity Developments: Lessons Learned in Healthcare and Beyond December 28, 2017 by Lee Kim, JD, CISSP, CIPP/US, FHIMSS, director, privacy and security, HIMSS North America Summary: While cybersecurity is not for the faint of heart, we all can do our part by raising awareness and taking action. As I Read More
Proliferation of stability in phase and parameter spaces of nonlinear systems Chaos 27, 081101 (2017); https://doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1063/1.4994329 Cesar Manchein1,a), Rafael M. da Silva2,b), and Marcus W. Beims2,c) View Affiliations PDF ABSTRACT FULL TEXT FIGURES CITED BY TOOLS SHARE METRICS TOPICS Computer simulation Mathematical methods Phase space methods Electronic circuits Acoustics Operator theory Electrical engineering Materials processing Read More
Modifiers: A Snapshot of Convertible Firearms in Europe Summary: The increase use of modifiable weapons in violent crimes throughout the world and especially in Europe has sparked global interest in ways to counter their rapidly increasing use. Weapons that are modified to serve as movie props or other visual effect uses have been used to convert Read More
This is the official document of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty which outlines and puts into place the laws of space and celestial bodies. This document was the first international attempt at governing state activities in space. It has importance for international arms control because it prohibits states placing WMDs in Earth’s atmosphere and the atmosphere of other celestial Read More
Summary: This Article, written by Dr. Mercy Fekadu Mulugeta of the Institute of Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) evaluates the role that the proliferation of small arms in Africa played in cross-border conflicts and cattle raids amount pastoralists in East Africa. The traditional argument reguarding territorial conflicts among pastoralists holds that the proliferation os small Read More