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Summary: This article discusses the current situations of the United States and Russia in relation to the INF Treaty. The INF Treaty ( Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty) bans the usage of cruise missiles and land-based ballistic missiles that have a range of 500-5,000 km. This treaty was signed by Reagan and Gorbachev on December 8, Read More

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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

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NK-SOUTHASIA-MIL  Unclassified  Foreign Policy Advisor South Asia – Nicolas Knull  Distribution:                              Section Chief North Pacific                         Section Chief MENA                                        Section Chief Global South                         President Martin Widzer    Intelligence Bulletin  Kabul- 6 November 2018  12:15 GMT  Subject: Read More

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Protesters at the border off California causing a distribution having law enforcement to take force and detainment to control te issue.

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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

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Co-Chair Rachel Gooding-Lord of Finland Missile Technology Control Regime Conference on Syrian Conflict Forming International Guidelines for Member and Non-Member States for the Counter Proliferation of Missile Technologies.  The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) strongly believes in the importance of regulating and restricting the proliferation of missiles, complete rocket systems, unmanned air vehicles, and related Read More

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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

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The ongoing conflict in Syria between rebel and unfounded regimes and terrorists is an ongoing concern to the government and leader Bashar Al Assad. The Syrian civil war has been of cause for concern of several unwarranted countries interests. Since the beginning of the Civil War in 2011, the Syrian government has fought to end Read More

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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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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

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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

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  Imposition of Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act Sanctions on North Korea Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2018 On February 22, 2018, the United States determined under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (CBW Act) that the Government of North Read More

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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

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Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities Space science and space applications advance our knowledge of the universe. They also improve the daily lives of people worldwide through their contributions to environmental monitoring, management of natural resources, meteorological forecasting, climate modelling, satellite navigation, communications, and early warning systems to help mitigate potential disasters. If the international Read More

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A biodosimetrist examining metaphase chromosome spread for chromosome aberrations using MetaSystems-Zeiss platform (Photo: Prof Hande, National University of Singapore). The Coordinated Research Project (CRP) E35010 titled “Applications of biological dosimetry methods in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, diagnostic and interventional radiology” (MEDBIODOSE) is being launched in Section of Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy, Division of Human Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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