Expert mission on HCoC to Malaysia - HCoC

Supporting the Hague Code of Conduct

an FRS project funded by the European Union

Expert mission on HCoC to Malaysia

11 March 2019

On 11 March 2019, the FRS and representatives from the government of Malaysia discussed over ballistic missile proliferation and the role of the Hague Code of Conduct.

This mission was part of a series of targeted national visits.

AGENDA

WELCOMING REMARKS

Alexandre HOUDAYER, Secretary General, Foundation for Strategic Research
Carl-Henrik HALL, Head of Section – Political Affairs, Press and Information, EU Delegation to Malaysia
Francisco MUNIS, Undersecretary, Multilateral Security Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

I/ THE HCoC, WHAT RELEVANCE FOR THE HCoC IN MALAYSIA?

SPEAKERS:

Alexandre HOUDAYER, Secretary General, Foundation for Strategic Research
E. Ann-Sofie NILSSON, Ambassador for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden, HCoC Chair

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

Presentation of the Code: its main provisions
The concrete meaning of implementing the HCoC
The HCoC in Asia: positions and evolution
Relevance of joining the HCoC in relation to Malaysia non-proliferation policies
Successes and challenges of the HCoC in today’s environment

II/ PUTTING THE HCoC IN CONTEXT: BALLISTIC PROLIFERATION CHALLENGES IN ASIA

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Valérie NIQUET, Head of the Asia Department, Foundation for Strategic Research

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

The current regional state of play in the ballistic-missile field
Role of CBMs in addressing ballistic proliferation
Issues arising from dual-use technologies and related strategies

III/ CURRENT TRENDS CONCERNING SPACE LAUNCH TECHNOLOGIES & CAPABILITIES: DYNAMICS OF SPACE LAUNCH & FUTURE USES OF SPACE APPLICATIONS

SPEAKERS:

Alexandre Houdayer, Secretary General, Foundation for Strategic Research
Dr. Mazlan Othman, Director of Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, International Science Council

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

Space developments in South East Asia
The characteristics of the development of space launch technologies
The evolution of the satellite industry and its impact upon the space launch sector
The importance of confidence in a new era of space development

CONCLUDING REMARKS

December
2015

Other publications

Le missile balistique : aviation stratégique du pauvre ?

Regardless of the risks associated with proliferating states, however, the pronounced diffusion of deep strike capabilities linked to rockets and SRBMs poses a fundamental problem, creating vulnerabilities in the face of Western forces which have less and less infrastructure. and whose forces are articulated around now limited volumes.

April
2021

Other publications

Le Code de conduite de La Haye : quelle transparence pour les biens à double usage ?

The Hague Code of Conduct (HCoC) was adopted in 2002 with a view to reducing the proliferation of ballistic missiles that can be used to carry weapons of mass destruction (WMD). From its inception, it took into account not only ballistic missiles – then the main vectors of ADM – but also space launchers, the two technologies sharing many characteristics.

January
2019

Other publications

Ballistic missile proliferation: what should be the role of a small state?

On 15 January 2019, the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) and the FRS held a South Asia Regional Seminar “Dealing with the missile threat in South Asia” with the support of the European Union. This explainer on ballistic missile proliferation explains a few key aspects of the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) in relation to small states with special reference to Sri Lanka.

This project is implemented by the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique

The project is funded
by the European Union