Information on "Arms Control"
July 2013
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18 Jul 2013
Drawing the Line: Regulation of Riot Control Agent Delivery Systems
Do wide-area riot control agent dispersal systems violate the Chemical Weapons Convention? According to Michael Crowley, many of them are inappropriate for law enforcement activities and could easily be misused in armed conflicts, or even to perpetrate wide-scale human rights abuses. More on «Drawing the Line: Regulation of Riot Control Agent Delivery Systems»
May 2013
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13 May 2013
The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity
Uranium remains a critical component of civil-military nuclear programs. Today, Ian Anthony and Lina Grip reveal that the global market for natural uranium remains relatively unchecked, as do the activities of new exporters from the developing world. More on «The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity» -
6 May 2013
Why Terrorism is Different
While the Boston Marathon bombing was immediately labeled as a terrorist attack, the US has witnessed several outbreaks of mass violence that weren’t defined that way. Today, James Joyner revisits a familiar definitional game – i.e., he tries to distinguish one form of politically motivated violence from another. More on «Why Terrorism is Different»
March 2013
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25 Mar 2013
Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2012
Our partners at SIPRI have released a report that charts conventional weapons transfers over the past six decades. Among other things, the report reveals that China has overtaken the United Kingdom and become one of the top five arms exporters in the world. More on «Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2012»
February 2013
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19 Feb 2013
Kazakhstan: Astana Registers Diplomatic Boost with Iran Nuclear Talks
Kazakhstan is set to host multinational talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program. Our partners at EurasiaNet consider how Astana pulled off this 'diplomatic coup' and what it might mean for the Central Asian state's international reputation. More on «Kazakhstan: Astana Registers Diplomatic Boost with Iran Nuclear Talks»
December 2012
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19 Dec 2012
Negotiating with a Nuclear North Korea – a Failed International Response?
Attempts to curb North Korea's nuclear ambitions remain frustrated by Pyongyang's continued reluctance to negotiate. In our latest CSS-ISN panel discussion, we consider why negotiations have failed and what options might bring Pyongyang back to the table. More on «Negotiating with a Nuclear North Korea – a Failed International Response?»
November 2012
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21 Nov 2012
Myanmar's Reforms: The Nuclear Dimension
Myanmar's political reforms continue to receive international approval and support. However, our partners at the IISS warn that the country's nuclear activities remain a grey area where greater transparency is definitely required. More on «Myanmar's Reforms: The Nuclear Dimension» -
7 Nov 2012
The Future of Space: Trouble on the Final Frontier
When it comes to space technology, the distinction between peaceful and non-peaceful uses is not always clear. Today, Ryan Faith reviews the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty and concludes that now is the time to revise it and apply new concepts of deterrence in space. More on «The Future of Space: Trouble on the Final Frontier»
October 2012
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10 Oct 2012
Getting to Zero – Is Nuclear Abolition Desirable and/or Possible?
The high-tide of widespread public support for nuclear abolition appears to have passed. But while abolitionists increasingly accept that a weapons-free world is now impossible, BASIC's Rachel Staley insists that 'the movement' will continue to make a convincing case for nuclear abolition. More on «Getting to Zero – Is Nuclear Abolition Desirable and/or Possible?»
September 2012
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26 Sep 2012
Teaching Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Despite the best efforts of many, more than 20,000 nuclear weapons still exist and efforts to regulate the global arms trade remain fraught with difficulties. To make any headway against these problems, argue Nicholas Turner and Madoka Futamura, proper education remains critical. More on «Teaching Disarmament and Non-Proliferation»
