The HCoC at the Space Security Conference (UNIDIR)

29 may 2019

On 29 may 2019, in the context of the Space Security Conference, organised by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), the FRS conducted a panel dedicated to the HCoC.

AGENDA 

MODERATOR:

  • Dr Xavier PASCO, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique

 

PANELLISTS:

  • Amb. Ann-Sofie NILSSON, Swedish Ambassador for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
  • Ms Isabelle SOURBES, Research Director, Centre national de la recherche scientifique
  • Mr Tal INBAR, Head of the Space Research Center, Fisher Institute for Air & Space Strategic Studies
Research Papers

The Hague Code of Conduct and Space

This paper considers the dual approach of the Code by analysing the similarities between launchers and ballistic missiles in light of new technical developments, and assessing the risk of missile technology proliferation. It also assesses the new trends and developments in the space sector that may have an impact on the ability of the HCoC to remain relevant in its efforts to curb the proliferation of ballistic launchers.

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Issue Briefs

The HCoC and Latin America

Latin America is one of the regions with the highest level of support for the HCoC. This support reflects the historic commitment of the region in favour of disarmament and non-proliferation. The remaining four non-subscribing states – Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba and Mexico – have voiced concerns about the adoption of the Code outside the United Nations framework and its limited scope.

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