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Some great articles on the exciting work we’ve been doing! In the compliance section, I write about criminal proceedings in Micronesia against a fraudulent ship registry scheme, as well as North Korea's acceleration in vessel purchases despite UNSC sanctions.

📢 One week left to apply! Passionate about international law 🌐⚖️? VERTIC is looking for an expert enthusiastic about #nonproliferation and #disarmament #law to help lead the National Implementation Measures team as a Co-Programme Director. Interested? Apply by 11 August

Join us for a hybrid side event to the #BWCWG to launch the new VERTIC United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research BWC National Implementation Measures Database. 15 August, 13:15 CEST, Geneva and online More details 👇

🧐 Missed the unveiling of the #BWC National Implementation Measures Database yesterday? bwcimplementation.org 📹 Don’t worry, you can now watch the recording of the live launch ⬇️ #BWCdatabase

#JobOpportunity 🚨 VERTIC's National Implementation Measures Programme is looking for a new team member to join as Associate Legal Officer / Legal Officer / Senior Legal Officer 🗓️Apply by 6 Sept. 23 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/45R7JGa

In a new report for VERTIC and Asia-Pacific Leadership Network, Kyoko Hatakeyama//畠山 京子 details how maritime confidence building measures and crisis communications are key to building trust and mutual understanding to lower the risk of crises and conflict in Northeast Asia. ⬇️ apln.network/projects/marit…

📢 VERTIC is pleased to announce that its 📄 Model Law for National Implementation of the #1972BWC and related requirements under #UNSCR1540 is now available in all 6 UN languages! All languages now up on our website here: ⬇️ vertic.org/programmes/nim…

📢All three reports for VERTIC-Asia-Pacific Leadership Network's Maritime Incidents & Escalation in the Asia-Pacific project, which review maritime incidents & analyse existing CSBMs in light of current strategic realities in the Asia-Pacific, are available to read below!⬇️ apln.network/projects/marit…

Senior Researcher Hugh Chalmers comments on Russia's #CTBT ratification withdrawal, exploring legal aspects, verification, and provides recommendations for supporting the test ban through international commitments and practical confidence-building measures vertic.org/2023/10/commen…

Thank you to Sierra Leone for hosting us! We look forward to continuing our collaboration on #1972BWC implementation.

Join us next Friday, 8 December, at our side event to the third meeting of the working group on the strengthening of #1972BWC, where we will present our work on supporting the legislative implementation of the #1972BWC!

Join us for breakfast this Friday 8 December at our side event to the Working Group of the #1972BWC, where we will present our work on implementation & universalisation of the #1972BWC. We look forward to seeing you in Room XXII at the Palais des Nations from 09:00 - 09:55!

Join us at lunch!

Some great new articles on the exciting work we’ve been doing! In Compliance Watch, we showcase a report titled ‘Crisis Avoidance: Preventing Dangerous Maritime Incidents and Unintended Escalation in the Asia-Pacific’. Read the latest issue here:

Our final report on #maritime incidents and unintended escalation in the Asia-Pacific, which identifies the main drivers of instability and proposes policy recommendations for the strengthening of risk reduction mechanisms and CSBMs, is out now!

VERTIC is recruiting! We are looking for a Senior Project Officer to support our Verification and Monitoring programme. vertic.org/employment-opp…

📢 UPDATED RESOURCE: Our webpage addressing misconception about biological and chemical weapons has now been updated, to disprove five new misconceptions on the #1972 and #CWC! Available in all 6 UN languages! Check it out here. ⬇️ vertic.org/misconceptions/

VERTIC is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance. See the VERTIC Opportunities page for more details. vertic.org/employment-opp…

The #CTBT monitoring & inspection mechanisms are well-developed, but its Consultation & Clarification mechanism receives less attention. VERTIC & Open Nuclear Network partnered to explain this mechanism & its potential to support CTBT entry into force. Report here vertic.org/wp-content/upl…

The latest issue of T&V is out! In Compliance Watch, I discuss the expiration of the UNSC 1718 Committee Panel of Experts & implications for maritime sanctions. I also look at submarine fibre optic cable security and argue for further CBMs in this area. Read the whole issue here: