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.
There are not clear international standards or legal obligations to ensure the security of chemicals that can be used to make chemical weapons
September 18, 2020
An assessment of how well formal requests to the 1540 Committee for border and export control assistance match with assistance projects and programs.
May 12, 2020
Even in a pandemic, global governance institutions still need to prevent the spread of biological and chemical weapons.
April 29, 2020
Stimson’s Assistance Support Initiative (ASI) is helping prevent WMD proliferation around the world
December 5, 2019
Databases of UN Member States’ legal measures related to radiological trade controls
August 20, 2019
Databases of UN Member States’ legal measures that include an explicit obligation to secure radioactive sources, related apparatus, or facilities to empower stakeholders
April 23, 2019
July 21, 2017
