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
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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
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
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
This article explains the importance of space technology to track and study diseases across the globe. It will allow health professionals to quickly and efficiently target diseases across the globe so that they may assist people everywhere. Peaceful uses of space, such as this, are important steps in moving towards better international relations and security. 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
Global arms industry: First rise in arms sales since 2010, says SIPRI Overview: Arms sales are increasing for many countries around the world, posing counter proliferation challenges for the coming years. Sales of arms and military services by the world’s largest arms-producing and military services companies—the SIPRI Top 100—totalled $374.8 billion in 2016, according to Read More
This article provides an in sight into possible beneficial and peaceful uses space can have for farmers and others in agriculture. From tracking climate change to where water is available, space can help provide global assistance in making farming easier and more efficient. Benefits of Space: Agriculture Agriculture forms the basis of the world’s food Read More
Congress Should Not Cede Oversight on Small Arms Exports In the coming weeks, it is likely that the Trump administration will formally propose new U.S. firearms export rules designed to increase foreign sales but that also make it easier for terrorists and international criminals to obtain lethal weapons. The proposal could also effectively undercut the Read More
The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons The Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed to Be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects as amended on 21 December 2001(CCW) is usually referred to as the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. It is also known as the 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
https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2018/02/08/news-release-dhs-st-awards-56m-improve-cybersecurity-research Release Date: February 8, 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) awarded a total of $5,643,466 across seven organizations to develop new tools to arm researchers with the latest insight and an increased collection of cybersecurity incident data to understand and counter Read More
Making a Tough Job more Difficult: The Loss of Arms and Ammunition in Peace Operations This Report highlights results of research into the loss of arms and ammunition in a range of peace operations. Losses include assault rifles and pistols, armoured vehicles and numerous types of light weapons that in aggregate represent thousands of weapons 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
United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) The United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) was established in 2006 under the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). UN-SPIDER develops solutions to address the limited access developing countries have to specialized technologies Read More
https://www.cfr.org/blog/development-cyber-norms-united-nations-ends-deadlock-now-what The prospects of developing norms of state behavior in cyberspace have been looking positively bleak recently. The Lazarus Group, which appears to have ties to North Korea, is suspected of being behind the WannaCry ransomware attacks that spread to 150 countries and hobbled the UK’s National Health Service. Russian hackers have been named as the culprits Read More
The intent and objective of this page is to keep its viewers educated on up to date information on news regarding weapon systems in space. Government actors are beginning to realize the potential resources available within space and are looking to place assets in space to collect, study, and utilize these resources. Furthermore, governments will Read More
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US and Israel land a combined 50,000 strong force on Iran’s southern shore.