Arms control
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- Reviewing the successes and failures of small arms destruction projects
- ( A. Karp / Small Arms Survey , 2008)
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The world appears to be witnessing the largest systematic destruction of excess small arms and light weapons since the end of the Second World War. Although surplus destruction is well established ...
- Terrorist labelling holds back arms control efforts
- ( N. Florquin;E. Decrey Warner / Geneva Call , 2008)
- This article discusses how the increased use of the “terrorist” label since September 11th 2001, to describe some non-state armed groups (NSAGs), has challenged efforts to tackle security ...
- The need to prohibit cluster munitions
- ( United Nations Development Programme , 2008)
- This paper describes the devastating consequences of cluster munitions. It discusses some of the key challenges facing the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and others fighting the presence ...
- Monitoring and enforcement of UN arms embargoes in Africa
- ( G. Lamb / Institute for Security Studies, South Africa , 2008)
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There are no international standards and treaties governing the import, export and transfer of arms. Some states and regional bodies, such as the European Union (EU), have policies and legislation ...
- How can unauthorised diversion of small arms and light weapons be reduced?
- ( Saferworld , 2007)
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This report focuses on the issue of preventing and reducing unauthorised diversion of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) transfers. It complements discussions on the range of other important issue...
- Curbing the proliferation of small arms
- ( C. Buchanan;M. Widmer / Inter Parliamentary Union , 2007)
- The proliferation of small arms is a major contributer to human insecurity and social unrest. Responsible for the deaths of up to 270,000 people a year in countries officially "at peace", th...
- How can small and light weapons be controlled?
- ( Bonn International Center for Conversion , 2006)
- This training manual discusses a variety of issues relating to Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW). It is targeted at local stakeholders in South Sudan and and also includes an explanat...
- What is the status of global land mine treaty?
- ( International Campaign to Ban Landmines , 2006)
- This report reveals progress of the Mine Ban Treaty. It details the progress and challenges remaining in over 120 countries, including mine-affected countries and those with substantial stockpiles of ...
- Challenges to small arms control in Georgia
- ( D. Wood / Saferworld , 2006)
- Despite improvements in government control of small arms and light weapons (SALW) proliferation, low levels of human security persist in Georgia. This report, commissioned by the Georgian Government,...
- Guidelines and principles for disarmament
- ( South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons , 2006)
- This Guide defines the role of regional micro-disarmament standards/guidelines, and establishes the guiding principles for their proper and appropriate use by national authorities, international organ...
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