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In 1958 the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) came into effect. Limited in scope and easily monitored, it seemed to offer a good chance for getting the whole process started. This publication gives...

The subject of an internationally agreed halt to the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons has recently resurfaced. This publication presents a collection of papers from experts in the...

The desire to control further proliferation of nuclear weapons and to avoid more contamination of the environment remains a priority agenda item for many governments and concerned organizations. This...

Resolving the nuclear problems of countries will not be an easy task. This publication discusses nuclear disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the countries of Northeast Asia - their capabilities...

This paper draws a rough sketch of the characteristics of small arms and identifies major trends in their manufacture, acquisition and trade. It also provides a global profile of armed conflicts...

The former USSR had long kept the movement of its citizens, particularly scientists, under tight control. This is no longer the case and now the drastic political and economic changes, the lack of...

Conducted under the auspicies of the United Nations or its regional organizations, the scope of missions given to armed forces is widening to include disaster relief, conflict prevention and a broad...

Another publication in the important series of reseach/reports published by UNIDIR. The book will be of great use and interest to all those who wish to enhance peace and security through...

In view of the topic's likely future importance, UNIDIR has accordingly chosen to produce the present bibliographical survey and source list. It will provide an access route for all interested parties...