Expert Mission on the HCoC with the Republic of South Sudan

4 March 2021

Hybrid

On 4 March 2021, the FRS and representatives from the government of South Sudan discussed over ballistic missile proliferation and the role of the Hague Code of Conduct. This event took the form of a hybrid event with representatives of South Sudan gathering in Juba and experts from FRS, the EU, the Swiss Chair, Austria and the ISS-Africa presenting virtually.

This mission was part of a series of targeted national visits.

AGENDA 

INTRODUCTION & WELCOMING REMARKS 

  • John CHIEK BUM KLZIER, Director for Security Research, Analysis and Policy Formulation, Bureau for Community Security and Small Arms Control, South Sudan
  • Alexandre HOUDAYER, Secretary General, FRS
  • Georgios KRITIKOS, Deputy Head of Division, Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control, EEAS, EU
  • Lt. Gen. Andrew KUOL NYUON GEW, Chairperson of the Bureau for Community Security and Small Arms Control, South Sudan

 

I/ The HCoC: A MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENT TO CURB THE PROLIFERATION OF MISSILES

PRESENTERS:

  • Nicolas PLATTNER, Head Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation,Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland – on behalf of the HCoCChairmanship
  • George-Wilhelm GALLHOFER, Minister, Representative of the HCoC Immediate Central Contact, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Austria

II/ INSERTING THE CODE INTO REGIONAL NON-PROLIFERATION & DISARMAMENT PRIORITIES 

PRESENTERS:

  • Emmanuelle MAITRE, Research Fellow, FRS
  • Lauriane HEAU, European Projects Manager, FRS
  • Gugu DUBE, Research Fellow, Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)
Research Papers

The Rise of Small Launchers: What Impact on Ballistic Missile Proliferation?

This paper recalls the state of ballistic missile proliferation at the time of the adoption of the Code, before delving into the genesis of the Code and especially the various reports and meetings that promoted the adoption of a supply-side multilateral instrument. It describes the conferences and diplomatic efforts that led to the Code in 2002. It also explains why the Code ended up the way it is today with modest ambitions but concrete outcomes.

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Issue Briefs

The HCoC and South Asia

India’s and Pakistan’s ballistic missiles are mostly designed as delivery vehicles for their nuclear weapons. While intrinsically linked to their national security, ballistic missiles also have regional security implications for South Asia. Non-proliferation and arms control efforts have so far been aimed at the bilateral level. Subscription to other instruments including the HCoC remains low in the region, although India joined the HCoC in 2016.

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