The UN register of conventional arms: a new instrument for cooperative security

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International organizations such as the Organization of American States, the European Council, the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), the UN Disarmament Council (UNDC), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) work to ensure international cooperation in arms control following the Gulf War. The UN General Assembly adopted resolution 46/36 L, 'Transparency in Armaments,' in December 91, and started the UN Register of Conventional Arms, to be enforced from Apr 30, 1993. This involves voluntary sharing of intelligence on arms transfers by member nations.

Military policy, International agencies, International organizations

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Arms control and military stability in the Balkans

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The June accord, signed by the five entities that have emerged from the former Yugoslavia, attempts to establish a stable military balance in the Balkans by limiting the number of heavy weapons of each party. The maintenance of this balance is critical in prevention of resumption of war, especially in the wake of Bosnia's upcoming elections. However, the efforts of the US and other countries to strengthen the armed forces of the joint federation of the Muslim-led Bosnian government and the Bosnian Serbs through the train-and-equip program is risky.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia

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Controlling arms transfers to the Middle East: the case for supplier limits

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It is to the advantage of the US to work to create a safer Middle East, and reducing arms trade to Middle Eastern countries is important. The US is the major supplier of arms to other countries, but US military spending can be reduced if military and political stability increases worldwide. A fair and effective arms reduction agreement in the Middle East would have to include virtually all countries involved. An analysis of the attendant problems in reaching such an agreement is presented.

United States, Middle East, International relations, United States foreign relations

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