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FRS is implementing an EU-funded project on the HCoC and ballistic missile proliferation. Find out more here
Latest events
On 11 April 2024, FRS organised a side-event in the margins of the HCoC Annual Regular Meeting in Vienna. The side-event allowed participants to reflect on how the HCoC is used to reduce the risks of misunderstanding and miscalculation created by the deployment of missiles and why it is a valuable multilateral tool.
On 19-21 March 2024, as part of the European Union’s decision to support HCoC, the FRS organised a visit to NARO space centre (Republic of Korea), in close cooperation with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Science and ICT and KARI.
In January 2024, the Foundation for Strategic Research and the B’huth co-organised a seminar in Dubai (UAE) to engage with representatives from 10 countries and key actors from the region. This is part of a series of seminars organised all over the globe by the Foundation to spread awareness on the role of the Hague Code of Conduct with the support of the European Union.
The HCoC Youth Group attended the 3 days Ballistic Missile Proliferation Workshop in Paris from 25-27 October 2023.
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
2024
Newsletter #3 – April 2024
Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.
2024
The Rise of Small Launchers: What Impact on Ballistic Missile Proliferation?
This paper recalls the state of ballistic missile proliferation at the time of the adoption of the Code, before delving into the genesis of the Code and especially the various reports and meetings that promoted the adoption of a supply-side multilateral instrument. It describes the conferences and diplomatic efforts that led to the Code in 2002. It also explains why the Code ended up the way it is today with modest ambitions but concrete outcomes.
2023
Newsletter #2 – November 2023
Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.
News about the Code
2024
Chile is appointed HCoC Chair for 2023-2024
On April 11-12, Chile assumed the rotating Chairmanship of The Hague Code of Conduct during the 23rd Annual Regular Meeting of subscribing states in Vienna.
2024
Qatar notifies its subscription to the HCoC
On 11 March 2024, Qatar became the 145th subscribing state to the Hague Code of Conduct.
2023
São Tomé and Príncipe becomes the 144th subscribing state to the HCoC
On 7 August 2023, São Tomé and Príncipe became the 144th subscribing state to the Hague Code of Conduct.
2023
Ireland takes over HCoC chairmanship for 2023-2024
On June 15-16, Nigeria officially handed over the Chairmanship of The Hague Code of Conduct to Ireland during the 22nd Annual Regular Meeting of subscribing states in Vienna.
