This article highlights the importance for states creating laws at the national level. International Laws are in place but only apply to state actors. Efforts in regulating non-state actors is important when it comes to regulating what can enter space and leave space. It also creates a sense of responsibility for states to regulate themselves. Read More
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Summary: The article below is a discussion of the ongoing efforts towards disarmament of Chemical, as well as Biological weapons. It discusses both past and present challenges and efforts towards non-proliferation, as well as foreseen issues in the future. Reducing security threats from chemical and biological materials Summary Biological weapon arms control and disarmament The Read More
Summary: This article is an interview with Mallory Stewart, an arms control expert, on the situation in Syria, involving Chemical Weapons. The interview discusses the current situation, involving the history of Chemical Weapons in Syria and current and past policy measures in the area. Ask an Expert: Mallory Stewart on Syria’s Chemical Weapons May 12, Read More
Global Cybersecurity Index Summary: Billions of people use the internet every day, and increasingly the internet has become critical for everyday life. Just as in the real world, the cyber world is exposed to imminent threats. These threats can come in the form of emails or cyber espionage. “The scale of cybercrime makes it critical Read More
Verification and monitoring of human, animal and plant pathogens and toxins The 1972 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) entered into force in 1975. It has 173 states parties and nine signatory states. States parties are discussing options to improve transparency concerning the implementation of the Convention and means to enhance confidence in compliance, instead of resuming Read More
Social Scientific Analysis of Nuclear Weapons Past Scholarly Successes, Contemporary Challenges, and Future Research Opportunities Erik Gartzke, Matthew Kroenig First Published August 22, 2017 Research Article Download PDF Article information Abstract Scholars interested in researching nuclear security are increasingly expressing the fear that the “important questions” have already been answered. At the same time, recent Read More
The Outer Space Treaty turns 50: can it survive a new space race? Jason Krause ABA Journal. 103.4 (Apr. 2017): p44. Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2017 American Bar Association http://www.abanet.org Listen Full Text: OUTER SPACE is nothing like the movies. Contrary to popular imagination, there no space armadas, Death Stars or laser battles above Earth. Only a Read More
Russia says it has successfully launched powerful new missile Russia has said it successfully launched a hypersonic missile described by Vladimir Putin as an ideal weapon when he unveiled new armaments earlier this month. The Kinzhal missile was launched from a MiG-31 aircraft that took off from an airfield in south-western Russia, the defence ministry Read More
Exclusive: Here Is A Draft Of Trump’s Nuclear Review. He Wants A Lot More Nukes. His first Nuclear Posture Review: more nukes, more posturing. By Ashley Feinberg JIM WATSON VIA GETTY IMAGES President Donald Trump at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo on Nov. 5. 3.5k 170 In his first year in office, President Barack Obama Read More
Exclusive: Here Is A Draft Of Trump’s Nuclear Review. He Wants A Lot More Nukes. His first Nuclear Posture Review: more nukes, more posturing. By Ashley Feinberg JIM WATSON VIA GETTY IMAGES President Donald Trump at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo on Nov. 5. 3.5k 170 In his first year in office, President Barack Obama Read More
International Support for the Iran Nuclear Deal Authored by Samantha Pitz on January 16, 2018 International support for the 2015 nuclear deal between the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States) and Iran remains strong, despite comments by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening the future of the agreement. The Arms Control Association Read More
Military Force Structure: Trade-offs, Trade-offs, Trade-offs February 26, 2018 The budget deal’s large defense increase in FY 2019 allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to do a lot more than it was doing before, but not everything. A major trade-off is with force structure. The forces proposed are more than what Secretary of Defense James Read More
This report is particularly important for more than just the future of space policies in the United States. President Trump has called for an even larger defense spending budget for 2019. In every category, including space, their is a significant increase in weapon spending. This may indicate the global arms race may grow bigger. Other Read More
The Global Reported Arms Trade The UN Register of Conventional Arms Transparency in armaments builds confidence between countries, and can help determine whether excessive or destabilizing accumulations of arms take place. Being open about armaments may encourage restraint in the transfer or production of arms, and can contribute to preventive diplomacy. Since its Read More
The Global Reported Arms Trade The UN Register of Conventional Arms Germany – 2012 Germany consistently pursues a restrictive export control policy both as regards armaments and dual-use goods intended for military purposes. This policy is based on Article 26 of the Basic Law (constitution) obliging the state to control war weapons at all stages Read More
PUBLIC STATEMENT 2013 PLENARY MEETING OF THE WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT ON EXPORT CONTROLS FOR CONVENTIONAL ARMS AND DUAL-USE GOODS AND TECHNOLOGIES The nineteenth Plenary meeting of the Wassenaar Arrangement1, chaired by Ambassador Liselotte Plesner of Denmark, was held in Vienna on 3 to 4 December 2013. 1 The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms Read More
Abstract: North Korea has spoken with South Korea in talks today about the possibility of giving up its nuclear weapons program in return of hosting reunification measures and hosting a more formal summit meeting in April and would rid it self of nuclear weapons if the South posed no military capability threat. This article is Read More
Trump’s 2019 Missile Defense Budget: Choosing Capacity over Capability CSIS Briefs February 28, 2018 DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF The Issue: President Trump’s 2019 budget request includes $12.9 billion for missile defense programs, including $9.9 billion for the Missile Defense Agency and about $3 billion in modernization in the military services, building upon the acceleration initiated Read More
12 February 2018 Improvised mines wreak havoc in Raqqa Warning about mines written on outside wall of building in Raqqa, Syria, January 21, 2018. © Human Rights Watch Improvised landmines planted by the non-state armed group Islamic State have killed and injured hundreds of civilians, in Raqqa (Syria) since the armed group was pushed out Read More
Europeans Cut Saudi Arms Sales Summary: The conflicts in Saudi Arabia have lead to three European countries, Belgium, Germany, and Norway to cut off their exports of arms to Saudi Arabia. A provision of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) prohibits arms to be exported to areas where they can be expected to be used to Read More
Europeans Cut Saudi Arms Sales Summary: Three European states, Belgium, Germany and Norway, who are all party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) have cut off their export of arms to Saudi Arabia to maintain their agreement to uphold the ATT. There is a provision of the ATT prohibiting arms to be exported to areas Read More
ACA’s journal, Arms Control Today, remains the best in the market. Well focused. Solidly researched. Prudent. U.S. May Ease Arms Export Rules Summary: The Trump administration is working on new plan to increase sales of American made arms abroad. It is expected that new arms transfer policies will follow, this reform will likely change the Read More
REVIEW No 44 NUMBER REPORT FROM GENEVA: THE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION MEETING OF STATES PARTIES DECEMBER 2015 Graham S. Pearson in association with Nicholas A. Sims February 2016 2 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Preparation for the Meeting of States Parties, 14 to 18 December 2015 4 Meeting of States Parties, 14 to 18 December 2015: ………………………… Read More
The United Nations is home to the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG) which was meant to improve relations among states. This article describes how the ICG promotes transparency and cooperation among states in regards to their satellite systems. The ICG looks to allow everyone to utilize the services of satellite navigation systems, Read More
Putin’s ‘Invincible’ Missile Is Aimed at U.S. Vulnerabilities MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia threatened the West with a new generation of nuclear weapons Thursday, including what he described as an “invincible” intercontinental cruise missile and a nuclear torpedo that could outsmart all American defenses. The presentation by Mr. Putin, which included animation Read More