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Italian firefighters dressed in chemical, biological, radiological (CBR) suits set up a perimeter of warning signs around a container suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction (WMD) during exercise Clever Sentinel 2004. U.S. Navy photo by Jou

Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Programme

The core concerns around which the IISS was founded in 1958, nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament remain pressing security issues more than 20 years after the end of the Cold War. The major powers retain significant nuclear arsenals, while proliferation fears continue to surround countries such as North Korea and Iran. Chemical and biological weapons, ballistic missiles and radiological terrorism are other threats. With the IISS's long history in nuclear deterrence and arms control, this programme led by Mark Fitzpatrick remains a leader in the field.

First EU non-proliferation conference

Atomium, Brussels

 

More than 200 governmental and non-governmental delegates from the Europe Union and beyond will be at the first EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference in Brussels on 3-4 February 2012. The IISS is among the network of think tanks organising the event. 


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Iran's nuclear and weapons progress

Iran Dossiers Special Offer

 

The IISS has two of the most recent, comprehensive assessments of Iran's nuclear and other capabilities:


Iran's Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Capabilities: a net assessment

Iran's Ballistic Missile Capabilities: a net assessment