Author: Emmanuelle Maitre

Asian Regional Webinar

On 18 December 2020, FRS teamed up with UNRCPD to organise a virtual event dedicated to enhancing understanding on the HCoC with a number of Asian States.

The HCoC and African States

While both ballistic programmes and the risk posed by these systems remain very limited on the African continent, ballistic missiles inherently constitute a global risk – due to their range and destructive potential. Instruments such as the HCoC, which seek to limit the proliferation of such systems, are therefore relevant for African countries.

Expert Mission on HCoC with Vietnam

On 10 December 2020, the FRS and representatives from the government of Vietnam 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 Vietnam gathering in Hanoi and experts from FRS, the EU, the Swiss Chair and Austria presenting virtually.

Why Does the HCoC Focus on Ballistic Missiles?

The Hague Code of Conduct focuses on ballistic missiles as they remain the preferred delivery vehicle for WMDs. The HCoC therefore regulates one of the most dangerous types of weapons in existence.

The HCoC: A Small Yet Key Tool Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation

The HCoC was adopted in 2002, at a time where the international community pushed strongly for the adoption of norms to promote non-proliferation and disarmament. It was initially designed as a first step which would lead to further regulations in the field. However, rising international tensions have prevented states from engaging beyond the 2002 compromise.

A Tribute to Professor Dennis Gormley

The HCoC Project Team wishes to pay tribute to Dennis M. Gormley, who passed away on October 19th2020, and extend their condolences to his family. Dennis M. Gormley recurrently intervened within the framework of the HCoC Project’s seminars and missions in order to promote the Hague Code of Conduct in multilateral fora, and readily provided support […]

Switzerland takes over the rotating chairmanship of the Code

On 3rd June 2020, Norway officially handed over the Chairmanship of the Code of Conduct to Switzerland. Given the circumstances, a physical Annual Regular Meeting of subscribing states could not be held, but such a meeting should be postponed in Fall. A side-event is scheduled and should be organised by FRS. You can read the […]

Switzerland takes over the rotating chairmanship of the Code

On 3 June 2020, Norway officially handed over the Chairmanship of the Code of Conduct to Switzerland. Given the circumstances, a physical Annual Regular Meeting of subscribing states could not be held, but such a meeting should be postponed in Fall. A side-event is scheduled and should be organised by FRS.

Trois États rejoignent le Code de Conduite de La Haye

L’année 2020 s’est ouverte avec l’annonce par trois États de leur intention de rejoindre le Code de Conduite de La Haye contre la prolifération des missiles balistiques (HCoC) : Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines, la Guinée équatoriale et la Somalie. Le nombre d’États signataires de ce texte s’élève désormais à 143. À noter qu’en 2019, le Togo avait également pris […]

Three new subscribing States for the Hague Code of Conduct

2020 opened with the announcement by three states of their intention to join the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC): Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Equatorial Guinea and Somalia. The number of subscribing states to this text now stands at 143. It should be noted that in 2019, Togo took the decision […]

What prospects for arms and missile control after the end of the INF Treaty?

This note identifies the various proposals for arms control in a post-INF world, with a focus on missiles. It seeks to offer an analysis of diplomatic suggestions and non-State expert reports, putting the ins and outs of the various proposals into perspective and reflecting on their feasibility and prospects in the current context.