Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin

HCoC.at

Supporting the Hague Code of Conduct

an FRS project funded by the European Union

Side event on HCoC in the margins of the UNGA in New York

10 October 2016

On 10 October 2016, on behalf of the European Union, the FRS organised a side event on the Hague Code of Conduct and Ballistic Missile Non-Proliferation, in the margins of the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

This event, which took place at the United Nations headquarters, included a series of presentations followed by a discussion, and brought together representatives from both subscribing and non-subscribing States, and officials from the European Union, with a view to raising awareness of the Code with regard to non-subscribing States and discussing the current and future trends and challenges pertaining to ballistic missile
proliferation.

AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

  • H.E. Jacek BYLICA, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, European External Action Service
    • EU action to promote the non-proliferation of WMD delivery systems
  • H.E. Kairat ABDRAKHMANOV, Permanent Representative to the UN in New York; HCoC Chair
    • Perspectives for HCoC and aims for the Presidency of Kazakhstan
  • Alexandre HOUDAYER, Secretary General, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
    • Implementation, universalization, challenges of the HCoC

 

KEYNOTE SPEECH

  • Dr. Dinshaw MISTRY, Professor of International Relations, University of Cincinnati and author, “Containing Missile Proliferation”
    • Current threats and trends in ballistic missile proliferation

 

DISCUSSIONS
August
2015
Other publications

The Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation: “Lessons Learned” for the European Union Draft Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities

Concerns about the harm caused upon orbiting space objects – whether intentional or accidental – have increased in recent years, as well as the emerging awareness that the security and safety of national satellites – of vital importance for modern societies but at the same time so vulnerable – relies on a collective effort. In December 2008 the EU responded to these concerns by adopting a Draft Code of Conduct (EU Draft CoC) for outer space activities.

Read More »
June
2022
Issue Briefs

The HCoC and Northeast Asian States

A majority of Northeast Asian states currently possess or seek to acquire ballistic missiles, producing a missile race and an increase in the number of tests as states are developing their capabilities further. Proliferation risks also remain high, and it is noteworthy that only South Korea and Japan have joined the MTCR.

Read More »
December
2021
Research Papers

Harnessing Transparency Potential for Missile Non-Proliferation

Information is key for non-proliferation efforts. But the times when information was the exclusive purview of governments are over. Affordable, commercial and open-source monitoring capabilities empower states and societies alike, while challenging the ability of governments to preserve secrecy. Technological democratisation means that information is practically becoming a public good. And it allows for unprecedented transparency.

Read More »
This project is implemented by the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique


The project is funded
by the European Union

Europe