Unidir - unidir.org
General Information:
Latest News:
Publication : Reducing Alert Rates of Nuclear Weapons 31 Jan 2013 | 08:13 pm
Kristensen, H. & McKinzie, M. - 68 pages The nuclear-weapon states maintain nearly 2,000 warheads ready for use on short notice. Such alert levels vastly exceed security needs and undermine efforts to...
Publication : A Peer-Review Mechanism for the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention 31 Jan 2013 | 08:07 pm
Revill, J. - 114 pages At the Seventh Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in December 2011, a debate was initiated on the potential of developing a peer-review syst...
Conference : Ensuring Asia-Pacific's Secure and Sustainable Use of Space: The Role of Norms of Behaviour 20 Dec 2012 | 07:51 pm
This meeting was held on 12 December 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Objective: To discuss the concept of a code of conduct for outer space activities, explore key content aspects of a code and provide ...
Publication : Protecting Civilians from the Effects of Explosive Weapons: An Analysis of International Legal and Policy Standards 17 Dec 2012 | 02:41 pm
Brehm, M. - 184 pages The use of explosive weapons (shells, bombs, etc.) in populated areas causes grave humanitarian harm. This study analyses how explosive weapons are regulated in international law...
Conference : Exploring Options for a BTWC Peer Review Mechanism 13 Dec 2012 | 02:23 pm
This conference was held on 10 December 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Objective: To present the result of UNIDIR’s study examining what peer review is in the context of international organizations; how a...
Conference : Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Safety, Security, and Non-proliferation 7 Dec 2012 | 12:41 pm
This conference was held on 28 November 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Objective: To discuss the global and regional impact of the potential growth of nuclear power as well as the safety and non-prolifera...
Conference : Cybersecurity and Conflicts 27 Nov 2012 | 09:23 pm
This conference was held on 19 November 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Objective: To strengthen the expertise of francophone stakeholders participating in disarmament related processes
Conference : Regulating Explosive Weapons 27 Nov 2012 | 09:22 pm
This conference was held on 14 November 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Objective: To launch the book compiling the results of the research project Norms on Explosive Weapons as well as continue discussion...
Conference : Cyber Security Conference 2012: The Role of Confidence Building Measures in Assuring Cyber Stability 21 Nov 2012 | 07:48 pm
This conference was held 8–9 November 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Objective: To share knowledge and generate valuable discussions on cyber security and the role of CBMs in assuring stability in the dom...
Conference : Reducing Nuclear Threats: A Comprehensive Approach 15 Nov 2012 | 07:09 pm
This conference was held on 12 November 2012, Geneva, Switzerland. Objective: To foster a better understanding and awareness of advancements and achievements in global efforts to enhance the security ...
