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Costs of Disarmament

Rethinking the Price Tag - A Methodological Inquiry into the Costs and Benefits of Arms Control

( Print: November 2002 )

This study investigates the methodological challenges of analyzing the costs and benefits associated with arms control. The need for such a study has arisen because the cumulative increases in the...

This study investigates the methodological challenges of analyzing the costs and benefits associated with arms control. The need for such a study has arisen because the cumulative increases in the...


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The Security Council at the Dawn of the Twenty-first Century

To What Extent Is It Willing and Able to Maintain International Peace and Security?

( Print: March 2004, PDF: October 2006 )

This study looks at the United Nations Security Council through the prism of major international security issues since the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis is placed on explaining how the...

This study looks at the United Nations Security Council through the prism of major international security issues since the end of the Cold War. Special emphasis is placed on explaining how the...


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Conseil de Sécurité à L'aube du XXIème Siècle, Le

Quelle Volonté et Quelle Capacité a-t-il de Maintenir la Paix et la Sécurité Internationales?

( Print: January 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

Le développement de l'activité du Conseil de sécurité depuis la fin de la guerre froide s'est accompagné d'une mutation de ses principaux instruments d'intervention à la mesure des changements des...

Le développement de l'activité du Conseil de sécurité depuis la fin de la guerre froide s'est accompagné d'une mutation de ses principaux instruments d'intervention à la mesure des changements des...


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Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Time for Control

( Print: January 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

Following the New York terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, the issue of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction, in particular fissile materials, has been raised on numerous occasions. The...

Following the New York terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, the issue of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction, in particular fissile materials, has been raised on numerous occasions. The...


Paix de Tombouctou, La

Gestion Démocratique, Développement et Construction Africaine de la Paix

( Print: September 1999 )

Tactical Nuclear Weapons

A Perspective from Ukraine

( Print: February 2001 )

This study is concerned with the present and future role of tactical nuclear weapons in the new European security system. Ukraine, a country that once had the world's third largest nuclear arsenal...

This study is concerned with the present and future role of tactical nuclear weapons in the new European security system. Ukraine, a country that once had the world's third largest nuclear arsenal...


Illicit Traffic in Firearms

Prevention and Combat in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - A National, Regional and Global Issue

( Print: January 2002 )

The problem of illicit trafficking in firearms, ammunition and explosives, is a local, regional and international concern. Effective measures against it must involve a concerted effort by the relevant...

The problem of illicit trafficking in firearms, ammunition and explosives, is a local, regional and international concern. Effective measures against it must involve a concerted effort by the relevant...


Represión del Tráfico Ilícito de Armas Pequeñas y Tecnologías Sensibles

Una Agenda Orientada hacia la Acción

( Print: September 1998 )

Existen buenas razones para opinar que las cuestiones del tráfico de armas pequeñas y tecnologías sensibles pueden tratarse como un solo problema, aunque, a primera vista, abarcan gran variedad de...

Existen buenas razones para opinar que las cuestiones del tráfico de armas pequeñas y tecnologías sensibles pueden tratarse como un solo problema, aunque, a primera vista, abarcan gran variedad de...


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Project Coast

Apartheid's Chemical and Biological Warfare Programme

( Print: February 2003 )

This publication explains how the apartheid government in South Africa put together a determined chemical and biological weapons programme aimed at poisoning people within and outside South Africa....

This publication explains how the apartheid government in South Africa put together a determined chemical and biological weapons programme aimed at poisoning people within and outside South Africa....


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The United Nations World Water Development Report 2003

Water for People, Water for Life

Series: The United Nations World Water Development Report
( Print: April 2003, PDF: April 2003 )

WWDR1 is targeted to all those involved in the formulation and implementation of water-related policies and investment strategies, as well as to professionals at all levels. Although it offers a broad...

WWDR1 is targeted to all those involved in the formulation and implementation of water-related policies and investment strategies, as well as to professionals at all levels. Although it offers a broad...


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World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development

Global Report 2017/2018

( PDF: April 2018 )

Across the world, journalism is under re. While more individuals have access to content than ever before, the combination of political polarization and technological change has facilitated the rapid...

Across the world, journalism is under re. While more individuals have access to content than ever before, the combination of political polarization and technological change has facilitated the rapid...


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Reshaping Cultural Policies

Advancing Culture for Development

( Print: April 2018, PDF: April 2018 )

The Global Report series has been designed to monitor the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005). It also provides...

The Global Report series has been designed to monitor the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005). It also provides...


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The United Nations World Water Development Report 2023

Partnerships and Cooperation for Water

Series: The United Nations World Water Development Report
( Print: March 2023, PDF: March 2023 )

This publication describes how building partnerships and enhancing cooperation across every dimension of sustainable development are essential components to accelerating progress towards realizing the...

This publication describes how building partnerships and enhancing cooperation across every dimension of sustainable development are essential components to accelerating progress towards realizing the...


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UNESCO Courier - Transforming Ideas

Selected Articles - Volume I: Thinkers

( Print: January 2022, PDF: January 2022 )

Throughout UNESCO’s 75 years of existence, never before has the Courier, UNESCO’s flagship magazine, published an anthology, in book form, with such scope and scale. These two volumes bring together...

Throughout UNESCO’s 75 years of existence, never before has the Courier, UNESCO’s flagship magazine, published an anthology, in book form, with such scope and scale. These two volumes bring together...


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UNESCO Courier - Transforming Ideas

Selected Articles - Volume II: Creators

( Print: January 2022, PDF: January 2022 )

Throughout UNESCO’s 75 years of existence, never before has the Courier, UNESCO’s flagship magazine, published an anthology, in book form, with such scope and scale. These two volumes bring together...

Throughout UNESCO’s 75 years of existence, never before has the Courier, UNESCO’s flagship magazine, published an anthology, in book form, with such scope and scale. These two volumes bring together...


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Reimagining our Futures Together

A New Social Contract for Education

( Print: December 2021, PDF: January 2022 )

The interwoven futures of humanity and our planet are under threat. Urgent action, taken together, is needed to change course and reimagine our futures. Education, long acknowledged as a powerful...

The interwoven futures of humanity and our planet are under threat. Urgent action, taken together, is needed to change course and reimagine our futures. Education, long acknowledged as a powerful...


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The Treaty of Pelindaba on the African Nuclear-weapon-free Zone

( Print: June 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

Nuclear-weapon-free zones are a key component of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. With the Declaration on the Denuclearization of Africa adopted in 1964, African states were among...

Nuclear-weapon-free zones are a key component of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. With the Declaration on the Denuclearization of Africa adopted in 1964, African states were among...


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Participatory Monitoring of Humanitarian Mine Action

Giving Voice to Citizens of Nicaragua, Mozambique and Cambodia

( Print: June 2003 )

Since its entry into force on 1 March 1999, the Mine Ban Treaty (MBT) has been tremendously successful in attaining its aim of abolishing anti-personnel landmines. However, in terms of mine victim...

Since its entry into force on 1 March 1999, the Mine Ban Treaty (MBT) has been tremendously successful in attaining its aim of abolishing anti-personnel landmines. However, in terms of mine victim...


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Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms and Light Weapons

Series: Small Arms Survey
( Print: June 2003 )

This publication examines the problem of tracing illicit small arms and light weapons in conflict settings. It identifies political factors as being the main obstacle to progress in limiting these...

This publication examines the problem of tracing illicit small arms and light weapons in conflict settings. It identifies political factors as being the main obstacle to progress in limiting these...


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Portée et Implications d'un Mécanisme de Traçage des Armes Légères et de Petit Calibre

( Print: March 2004, PDF: October 2006 )

La prolifération illicite d’armes légères et de petit calibre est une question grave qui se pose à l’échelle internationale. Le trafic d’armes a notamment pour conséquence de faire crouler certaines...

La prolifération illicite d’armes légères et de petit calibre est une question grave qui se pose à l’échelle internationale. Le trafic d’armes a notamment pour conséquence de faire crouler certaines...