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This article is the summary of a discussion had by Brookings scholars about nuclear proliferation in this geopolitical moment. It comments on the US pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal, North Korea not denuclearizing in the immediate future, and the need for policy makers to think trough non-nuclear options. Significance: These scholars offer these Read More
Unclassified Station Chief Pacific/Koreas-Dominic Capolungo Distribution: Chief of Staff Subject:Reuters Journalist Imprisonment Intelligence Bullet Point Summary Two Reuters journalists falsely imprisoned by Myanmar Government Accused of possessing secret documents Charged with espionage Appeals is underway Intel Bulletin sent to North Asia Intelligence Officer Frida for further investigation into the possible human rights violations Read More
Intelligence Bulletin Seoul – 22 July 2018 13:45 [UTC+9:00] Subject: North Korea’s importation of goods, even under economic sanctions Type: Foreign Intervention Status: Urgent Action: It has come under South Korean and American Intelligence that North Korea has been importing 18 tons of oil, 15 tons of food, and a large unspecified Read More
Directory of sites Login Contact Support World Business Markets Politics TV Myanmar Energy & Environment Brexit North Korea Charged: The Future of Autos Future of Money Breakingviews WORLD NEWS APRIL 19, 2018 / 5:31 AM / UPDATED 17 HOURS AGO China’s Xi urges ‘objective’ probe into suspected Syria chemical weapons attack Reuters Staff 1 MIN Read More
Libya Fayez Musfata Serrja, President Council of the Government of National Accord of Libya Middle Eastern societies have in the past five years experienced troubling times. The rise of ISIS posed danger to the region. This allowed terrorism to flourish as the rule of law vanished. ISIS took over much of Iraq and Syria, Read More
Biosafety and Biosecurity Background Biosafety Biosafety refers to “the containment principles, technologies and practices that are implemented to prevent unintentional exposure to pathogens and toxins, or their accidental release”.1 In the context of influenza research and the development and production of influenza products, biosafety risks relate to accidents during which laboratory workers or people in 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
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
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
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
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
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
BWC Talks Score Surprise Success States-parties to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), meeting in Geneva on Dec. 4-8, reached a last-minute accord on a substantive three-year work program leading to the 2021 review conference. January/February 2018 By Jenifer Mackby States-parties to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), meeting in Geneva on Dec. 4-8, reached a last-minute 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
The Biological Weapons Convention at a crossroad Bonnie JenkinsWednesday, September 6, 2017 Biological weapons are frightening, indiscriminate killers. In 1979, an accidental release of anthrax from a weapons facility in Russia’s Sverdlovsk killed at least 66 people. In Oregon in 1984, 751 people who ate or worked at area restaurants got Salmonella gastroenteritis—it was Read More
Executive Order on Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity Networks (2017) EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – STRENGTHENING THE CYBERSECURITY OF FEDERAL NETWORKS AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to protect American innovation and values, it is Read More