Numéro spécial du Bulletin de l'Observatoire de la non-prolifération à l'occasion des 10 ans du HCoC

September
2021

From Small Arms to WMD Arms Control: Linkages and Shared Benefits

The proliferation of WMD and of conventional weapons are, in many ways, separate threats with different levels of impact and proliferation dynamics. However, there are linkages between WMD and conventional weapons proliferation. Notably, the same factors increase the risk of both threats, including geographic vulnerabilities.

October
2022

Research Papers

Origins and Development of the Hague Code of Conduct

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.

October
2021

Issue Briefs

The HCoC and Southeast Asian States

Only three out of ten Southeast Asian states have joined the HCoC to date (the Philippines, Cambodia and Singapore). This limited rate is noteworthy as Southeast Asia is increasingly concerned by the ongoing ballistic missile competition in broader Asia. Moreover, the region is actively investing to benefit from space technologies.

Supporting the Hague Code of Conduct

an FRS project funded by the European Union

The 10th Anniversary of the HCoC

Observatoire de la non-prolifération

Bulletin n°74

CONTENTS

From Small Arms to WMD Arms Control: Linkages and Shared Benefits

Origins and Development of the Hague Code of Conduct

The HCoC and Southeast Asian States