Ballistic Missile Developments in Asia-Pacific: Reducing Risk through Transparency and CBMs
On 22-23 January 2025, the FRS in collaboration with the government of the Philippines hosted a regional seminar dedicated to Asia-Pacific. More than 50 participants representing 12 countries took part to this event.
The HCoC and New Technologies
In the field of arms control and non-proliferation, ‘emerging technologies’ are commonly perceived as creating potential threats that may make it even more difficult to prevent arms racing and regulate global competition. Given the dual-nature of the Hague Code of Conduct, space developments must also be considered to assess the adaptability of the regime to new technologies.
The HCoC And the Use of Ballistic Missiles in Conflict
The generalisation of ballistic missiles as conventional weapons, used regularly as an alternative to air strikes, cruise missiles or even drones, conducts to a new reflection on the role of the Code in the current environment.
Newsletter #4 – November 2024
Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.
UNGA Side Event – The HCoC and Space
On 22 October 2024, the FRS will hold a side-event in the margins of the UN General Assembly First Committee, which will explore the links between the Hague Code of Conduct and space security.
Global efforts to curb missiles proliferation: Perspectives from Latin America & the Caribbean
Costa Rica hosted a regional seminar on 2-3 July 2024 in San José dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean States. The HCoC Chair, Chile, was in particular represented to the meeting, as well as around 20 regional states.
Newsletter #3 – April 2024
Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.
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.
The HCoC as an effective Risk Reduction Tool
On 11 April 2024, FRS organised a side-event in the margins of the HCoC Annual Regular Meeting in Vienna. The side-event allowed participants to reflect on how the HCoC is used to reduce the risks of misunderstanding and miscalculation created by the deployment of missiles and why it is a valuable multilateral tool.
Chile is appointed HCoC Chair for 2023-2024
On April 11-12, Chile assumed the rotating Chairmanship of The Hague Code of Conduct during the 23rd Annual Regular Meeting of subscribing states in Vienna.
Visit of NARO Space Center, Republic of Korea
On 19-21 March 2024, as part of the European Union’s decision to support HCoC, the FRS organised a visit to NARO space centre (Republic of Korea), in close cooperation with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Science and ICT and KARI.
Qatar notifies its subscription to the HCoC
On 11 March 2024, Qatar became the 145th subscribing state to the Hague Code of Conduct.
Missile Proliferation and the Middle East: Ways Forward
In January 2024, the Foundation for Strategic Research and the B’huth co-organised a seminar in Dubai (UAE) to engage with representatives from 10 countries and key actors from the region. This is part of a series of seminars organised all over the globe by the Foundation to spread awareness on the role of the Hague Code of Conduct with the support of the European Union.
Newsletter #2 – November 2023
Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.
São Tomé and Príncipe becomes the 144th subscribing state to the HCoC
On 7 August 2023, São Tomé and Príncipe became the 144th subscribing state to the Hague Code of Conduct.
Newsletter #1 – June 2023
Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.
Kick off of the Ballistic Missile Proliferation Youth Group
On 28 June 2023, the HCoC Ballistic Missile Youth Group was officially kicked off. 17 fellows will work on these key issues until 2027.
Regional Seminar for African Countries
A regional seminar was held on 22 & 23 June 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss ballistic missile proliferation with a selection of African countries.
Ireland takes over HCoC chairmanship for 2023-2024
On June 15-16, Nigeria officially handed over the Chairmanship of The Hague Code of Conduct to Ireland during the 22nd Annual Regular Meeting of subscribing states in Vienna.
Upcoming Trends in Missile Proliferation
On 15 June 2023, FRS organised a side-event in the margins of the HCoC Annual Regular Meeting in Vienna. The side-event presented the main trends regarding missile proliferation, and to assess how they are influencing the arms control architecture aimed at reducing the destabilizing nature of these weapon systems.
