Peter Woolcott
- Opinion by Ramesh Thakur
- • November 29, 2013
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CANBERRA, Australia — Because of the unique destructive capacity and uncontrollable effects of nuclear weapons, the almost indescribable horror associated with their use informed the very first resolution of the United Nations General Assembly in 1946. It has been a …
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- Dulcie Leimbach
- • June 4, 2013
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The creation of the Arms Trade Treaty, which aims to control the international trade of conventional weapons and reduce “human suffering,” marks a solid achievement for the United Nations this year in its primary role of securing peace worldwide. And …
- Categories: Disarmament, General Assembly, Peace and Security
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- Dulcie Leimbach
- • April 3, 2013
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The momentous adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty at the United Nations has been greeted with much enthusiasm worldwide but also strong skepticism as the reality of carrying out its aim — regulating international transfers of conventional arms — sets …
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- Lorraine Boissoneault
- • April 2, 2013
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A new network of women academics from Australia and New Zealand is keeping a close eye on Australia’s new two-year term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council. The academics have organized a collective to track how …
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- Opinion by Allison Pytlak
- • March 19, 2013
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The second act of the Arms Trade Treaty negotiations has opened at the United Nations this week. Like any good drama, these talks, which began on March 18, are sure to feature tense moments and plenty of controversy, although many …
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