The HCoC at the Space Security Conference (UNIDIR)

29 may 2019

On 29 may 2019, in the context of the Space Security Conference, organised by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), the FRS conducted a panel dedicated to the HCoC.

AGENDA 

MODERATOR:

  • Dr Xavier PASCO, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique

 

PANELLISTS:

  • Amb. Ann-Sofie NILSSON, Swedish Ambassador for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
  • Ms Isabelle SOURBES, Research Director, Centre national de la recherche scientifique
  • Mr Tal INBAR, Head of the Space Research Center, Fisher Institute for Air & Space Strategic Studies
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 Southeast Asian States

Only three out of ten Southeast Asian states have joined the HCoC to date (the Philippines, Cambodia and Singapore). This limited rate is noteworthy as Southeast Asia is increasingly concerned by the ongoing ballistic missile competition in broader Asia. Moreover, the region is actively investing to benefit from space technologies.

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