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.
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
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
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