Following the Syrian’s regime’s resumption of its military offensive, as well as high levels of air force activity over the town of Douma in Eastern Ghouta, two new cases of toxic agents were reported in April. Images and videos from hospitals show contaminated patients showing symptoms of suffocation and asphyxia, the presence of greenish smoke Read More
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Following the Syrian regime’s resumption of its recent military offensive, as well as high levels of air force activity over the town of Douma in Eastern Ghouta, two new cases of toxic agents were reported in April 2018. Images and videos from hospitals show contaminated patients showing symptoms of suffocation and asphyxia, the presence of Read More
The States Parties to this Treaty, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling Article 26 of the Charter of the United Nations which seeks to promote the establishment and maintenance of international peace and security with the least diversion for armaments of the world’s human and economic resources, Read More
Distribution: MTCR IAEA UNODA Wassenaar Interpol Intelligence Bulletin The Hauge — 22 April 2018 13:53 TRT [UTC + 2:00] Subject: Syrians Turn Away OPCW Inspectors Type: Human Rights Violations Status: Elevated Action: At approximately 07:00 this morning, the Syrian government once again turned away OPCW Inspectors who had come to verify that there were no Read More
Mr. Mark A. Ortiz, Regional Affairs Project Coordinator for Disarmament in the Levant United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) UN Plaza Regional Disarmament Branch Room S-3035 New York, NY 10017, USA Overview of the Mission of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Read More
Number of small arms (guns) in circulation worldwide today: Approximately 875 million small arms are in circulation globally1, and millions more are produced annually by thousands of manufacturers around the world2. That’s one for every 7 people on the planet.3 How are small arms obtained? Legally: Gun shops, retail stores, shooting ranges, arms fairs, Read More
Armed and Dangerous? UAVs and U.S. Security Armed drones are making the headlines, especially in their role in targeted killings. In this report, RAND researchers stepped back and asked whether these weapons are transformative. The answer is no, though they offer significant capabilities to their users, especially in counterterrorism operations as has been the case Read More
Arms Trade Treaty Preamble The States Parties to this Treaty, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling Article 26 of the Charter of the United Nations which seeks to promote the establishment and maintenance of international peace and security with the least diversion for armaments of the world’s Read More
Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation The General Assembly, Determined to foster strict respect for the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling its resolution 56/24T of 29November2001 on multilateral cooperation in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation and global efforts against terrorism and other relevant Read More
ABSTRACT: Disclaimer** ( Not from a thinktank, official insititutional or regime site) This is an interview from a senior fellow from the Washington Institute for International policy to a Russian Regional Security expert about her thoughts on the North Korean Nuclear situation. She conducts independent research and is located 9,000 Kilometers away from the Kremlin, 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
Abstract: Hypersonic Missiles are a new breed of missile that’s faster and lighter than your traditional missile systems. They are being developed by Russia, China, and the US and may soon be developed by Japan, Europe, Australia, and India with the technology spreading. This technology is dangerous as these missiles are so fast they can Read More
Abstract: This is Russia’s statements on the North Korea missile crisis, talks with China in drafting a treaty against the deployment of weapons in outer space and updates on Ukraine and Crimea. Russia’s statement on North Korea is that it urges all parties in the situation to cool down and to stop all confrontational activities. Read More
U.S., Japan Intercept Ballistic Missile in Test Abstract: The US Navy and Japan are working together in intercepting ballistic missiles through practicing with the Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense system. This is in response to threats of ICBMS being tested by North Korea. This helps ensure security with the US’s Asia Pacific region allies. This Read More
Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance (AVC) The AVC Bureau’s core missions within the U.S. Department of State concern arms control, verification, and compliance with international arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements or commitments. AVC advances national and international security through the negotiation and implementation of effectively verifiable and diligently enforced arms control Read More
[Senate Treaty Document 114-14] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] 114th Congress } { Treaty Doc. SENATE 2d Session } { 114-14 _______________________________________________________________________ THE ARMS TRADE TREATY __________ MESSAGE from THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES transmitting THE ARMS TRADE TREATY, DONE AT NEW YORK ON APRIL 2, 2013, AND SIGNED BY THE UNITED STATES Read More
THE ARMS TRADE TREATY __________ from THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES transmitting THE ARMS TRADE TREATY, DONE AT NEW YORK ON APRIL 2, 2013, AND SIGNED BY THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 [GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT] December 9, 2016.–Treaty was read the first time, and together with the accompanying papers, Read More
BUREAU OF ARMS CONTROL, VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE December 8, 2017 Since declaring the Russia Federation in violation of the INF Treaty in July 2014, the United States has pressed the Russian Federation repeatedly to return to compliance with its obligations under the Treaty. In spite of these efforts, Russian officials have refused to engage in Read More
Dear Class, Attached are your website management assignments and your choices for the chapter update assignment. Note that if you strongly desire a particular chapter assignment that you will need to apply by Sunday. Have a great weekend, Martin