Information on "Arms Control Treaties and Conventions"
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»
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»
August 2012
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6 Aug 2012
Nuclear Mirage? Assessing Civilian Nuclear Programs Across the Middle East
Many states across the Middle East have embarked upon civilian nuclear projects. While Iran is widely regarded as the catalyst for this development, Yoel Guzansky and Gallian Lindenstrauss suggest that the region’s states are more concerned with developing programs that benefit their people than fending off a looming security challenge. More on «Nuclear Mirage? Assessing Civilian Nuclear Programs Across the Middle East»
May 2012
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15 May 2012
Putin and Washington: Is Conflict Inevitable?
Vladimir Putin, who was inaugurated as president of Russia on May 7, has instructed the Foreign Ministry to ensure compliance with the New START Treaty. More on «Putin and Washington: Is Conflict Inevitable?» -
8 May 2012
Should Greenland Mine Its Uranium?
Greenland has anywhere from the sixth to the tenth largest reserves of uranium in the world. If Greenland decides to mine these reserves, it will become a policy game changer for this non-mining, non-nuclear kingdom. More on «Should Greenland Mine Its Uranium?»
