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Non-proliferation Treaty, The

How to Remove the Residual Threats

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1993 )

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in force in 1970 suffers from several weaknesses. This paper discusses the weaknesses that must be overcome to remove the residual threats...

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in force in 1970 suffers from several weaknesses. This paper discusses the weaknesses that must be overcome to remove the residual threats...


Ukraine's Non-nuclear Option

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: February 1993 )

On 14 January 1992, Leonid Kravchuk, Ukraine's President reiterated that Ukraine has no need for nuclear capable men-of-war. The Ukraine with the third largest nuclear capability in the world...

On 14 January 1992, Leonid Kravchuk, Ukraine's President reiterated that Ukraine has no need for nuclear capable men-of-war. The Ukraine with the third largest nuclear capability in the world...


Access to Outer Space Technologies

Implications for International Security

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: May 1993 )

Technological conquests in outer space and the potential implication for international security has demanded a forum for the discussion of priorities, confidence-building measures in outer space...

Technological conquests in outer space and the potential implication for international security has demanded a forum for the discussion of priorities, confidence-building measures in outer space...


Confidence-building Measures within the CSCE Process

Paragraph-by-paragraph Analysis of the Helsinki and Stockholm Regimes

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1989 )

The first systematic commentary on all the provisions of both the Helsinki and Stockholm 'confidence-building measures' regime. Formal and informal proposals and statements made during the different...

The first systematic commentary on all the provisions of both the Helsinki and Stockholm 'confidence-building measures' regime. Formal and informal proposals and statements made during the different...


Future Chemical Weapons Convention and its Organization, The

The Executive Council

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1989 )

This research paper presents the background of the negotiations on a Chemical Weapons Convention which will define rules and procedures that regularize behaviour and control its effects. It also...

This research paper presents the background of the negotiations on a Chemical Weapons Convention which will define rules and procedures that regularize behaviour and control its effects. It also...


Prevention of Geographical Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones and Zones of Peace in the Southern Hemisphere

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1989 )

This study examines initiatives taken for the prevention of nuclear weapons in Antarctic, Latin America, South Pacific, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It compares similarities and differences among...

This study examines initiatives taken for the prevention of nuclear weapons in Antarctic, Latin America, South Pacific, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It compares similarities and differences among...


Bibliographical Survey of Secondary Literature on Military Expenditures

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1989 )

This survey focuses on analyses prepared by the staff of UNIDIR, or persons working within its framework, who express their personal points of view on the evolution of security, disarmament and arms...

This survey focuses on analyses prepared by the staff of UNIDIR, or persons working within its framework, who express their personal points of view on the evolution of security, disarmament and arms...


Science and Technology

Between Civilian and Military Research and Development

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1992 )

This paper focuses on the human and material resources directed to civilian and military research and development and attempts to show the symbiotic relationship between the two.

This paper focuses on the human and material resources directed to civilian and military research and development and attempts to show the symbiotic relationship between the two.


Development of Russian National Security Policies

Military Reform

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: March 1994 )

As Russia is slowly attempting to rebuild itself from the rubble left by the Soviet era, opportunities have opened for true reform of military and security policies. This research paper contributes to...

As Russia is slowly attempting to rebuild itself from the rubble left by the Soviet era, opportunities have opened for true reform of military and security policies. This research paper contributes to...


National Security and Defence Policy of the Lithuanian State

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: June 1994 )

Presents an historical overview of Lithuania and its return to independence. It discusses the regional situation and the problems of national security, district defence system and the establishment of...

Presents an historical overview of Lithuania and its return to independence. It discusses the regional situation and the problems of national security, district defence system and the establishment of...


Russian Approaches to Peacekeeping Operations

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: November 1994 )

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the methods and means Russia could use in future peace-keeping operations. Looking at a 'larger picture', it assesses the problems inherent to such operations...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the methods and means Russia could use in future peace-keeping operations. Looking at a 'larger picture', it assesses the problems inherent to such operations...


CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty) and Beyond

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: March 1995 )

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...

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...


Halting the Production of Fissile Material for Nuclear Weapons

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: May 1995 )

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 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...


Verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty From Space

A Preliminary Study

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: May 1995 )

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...

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...


Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Northeast Asia

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: June 1995 )

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...

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...


Small Arms and Intra-state Conflicts

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: October 1996 )

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...

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...


Missing Link? Nuclear Proliferation and the International Mobility of Russian Nuclear Experts

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: December 1995 )

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...

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...


Guardian Soldier, The

On the Nature and Use of Future Armed Forces

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: December 1995 )

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...

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...


National Threat Perceptions in the Middle East

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: January 1996 )

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...

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...


Fissile Material Cut-Off Debate, The

A Bibliographical Survey

Series: UNIDIR Research Papers
( Print: November 1996 )

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...

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...