WMD proliferation, especially involving terrorists and other non-state actors, is recognized as a significant threat to international peace and security by the United Nations and its Member States.
The Partnerships in Proliferation Prevention Program seeks to empower those who try to reduce the risk of WMD proliferation by developing unique online resources and tools. The program has developed a comprehensive source of nonproliferation assistance activities from around the world and online legal indices of laws and regulations related to securing dangerous chemicals and radiological materials, and provides training and technical help for States seeking nonproliferation assistance.
Challenges in the 1540 nonproliferation assistance process result in unmatched formal assistance requests despite hundreds of nonproliferation assistance activities on offer across the globe
July 26, 2021
The UN Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the 1540 Committee, allowing for a third Comprehensive Review of Resolution 1540
May 26, 2021
On February 26, 2021 the Stimson Center and American University unveiled its Cheminformatics database tool and software.
April 2, 2021
Evidence suggests that national legal frameworks for chemical security, as required for all UN Member States under UNSCR 1540, remain persistently underdeveloped
December 15, 2020
Examining the capability of a cheminformatics tool to help help keep track of chemicals and close the proliferation loophole
December 4, 2020
Radioactive materials remain notably vulnerable to use by violent groups
October 20, 2020
It could be easier for countries to get help for their nonproliferation efforts
October 13, 2020
Provide tools to bolster the control of CWs and support the global efforts to rid the world of this category of weapons
September 22, 2020
