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Published on July 8, 2014 - 22:06 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: State Department Announces the Winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance is pleased to announce the winner of the 2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge. This challenge asked the general public for proposals on what information technology …

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Published on July 8, 2014 - 20:29 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: State Department To Host Fifth Annual Generation Prague Conference: "Innovation in ...

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureaus of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance and International Security and Nonproliferation are pleased to host their fifth annual Generation Prague Conference on July 10th, 2014. The conference “Innovation in …

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Published on July 8, 2014 - 15:46 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism: Introduction and Nuclear Forensics Focus

Good morning. Thank you Mr. Khammar Mrabit [kam-MAR mr-AH-bit], for your kind introduction. And thank you, Ambassador Berdennikov, for your remarks on the value-added of our work together in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. I would also …

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Published on June 25, 2014 - 17:47 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Press Availability at NATO Headquarters

SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Excuse me. As you know, this is the last foreign ministers gathering before NATO’s next Heads of State Summit in September. Excuse me, let me just get a little water here. (Laughter.) I’ve got the travel whatever …

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Published on June 23, 2014 - 18:41 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Removal of Declared Chemical Materials from Syria

Today, the international maritime task force completed the critical mission of removing the last 8 percent of declared chemical weapons precursors from Syria. With this step, 100 percent of the declared chemicals are out of war-torn Syria. We congratulate …

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Published on June 23, 2014 - 12:19 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Opening Remarks: The International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law

Thank you, Minister Vella. It’s wonderful to be here today in the beautiful city of Valletta to celebrate the historic opening of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law. Malta provides an ideal home for the Institute – quite literally …

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Published on June 18, 2014 - 13:02 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Implementing Missile Defense in a Global Context

Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s great to be back in Germany and I am particularly honored to address the 3AF Missile Defense Conference again this year. In my remarks this morning, I would like to discuss three key issues: First, the Obama …

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Published on June 15, 2014 - 22:21 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman Leads Delegation to Vienna

Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman will depart on June 15 for Vienna to lead the U.S. delegation at the fifth meeting in the comprehensive nuclear negotiations of the P5+1 political directors with Iran under the leadership of EU High …

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Published on June 13, 2014 - 19:57 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks With EU High Representative Lady Catherine Ashton Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: I’m really happy to be meeting with Lady Cathy Ashton because we have been working together on almost every issue of concern right now – Ukraine, Syria, Middle East – and most importantly, Cathy is marshaling the P5+1 and the Iran talks …

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Published on June 10, 2014 - 16:07 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Continuing Progress on Ensuring the Long-Term Sustainability and Security of the Space ...

Thank you, Mr. President. Excellencies, colleagues, I am pleased to join you today at the Conference on Disarmament and to have this opportunity to address an issue that is vital to the interests of the United States, as well as the entire global community …

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Published on June 10, 2014 - 14:24 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Statement by the Chair of the 2014 Australia Group Plenary

The need to strengthen global chemical and biological non-proliferation measures underscored by the chemical weapons situation in Syria dominated the Australia Group’s annual plenary meeting, which concluded today in Paris. Chaired by Australia and hosted …

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Published on June 10, 2014 - 12:37 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: G-7 Declaration on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament for 2014

1. We are committed to seeking a safer world for all. Preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery remains a top priority. Such proliferation poses a major threat to international peace and security as …

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Published on May 25, 2014 - 14:36 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Civilian Landmine Team Deploys to Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs’ Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement is deploying the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), a group of civilian explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) experts, to Serbia, as well as Bosnia and …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 19:05 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Vietnam Supports the Proliferation Security Initiative

The United States welcomes the Government of Vietnam’s support of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Statement of Interdiction Principles, which it announced on May 20, 2014. Vietnam’s decision to support and participate in the PSI demonstrates …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 17:13 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Statement to the Forty-First Meeting of the Executive Council

Mr. Chairman, At the outset, I want to welcome you as the new Chairperson of our Executive Council. The U.S. Delegation looks forward to working with you during the coming twelve months and supporting you fully as you take over the leadership of the …

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Published on May 14, 2014 - 21:44 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Gulf Cooperation Council and Ballistic Missile Defense

Thank you, Peter, for that kind introduction and for hosting me again at this series. I’m very happy to be with you today to address our efforts in working with Gulf Cooperation Council to enhance Ballistic Missile Defense cooperation in the region, as I …

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Published on May 6, 2014 - 18:18 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: NPT Cluster 3: Specific issue - Other Provisions of the Treaty (Withdrawal): U.S. ...

(As Delivered) Mr. Chairman, The United States welcomes this opportunity to address the important NPT issue of efforts to discourage potential abuse of the Treaty’s right to withdraw. At the 2010 Review Conference, Parties discussed the issue of withdrawal …

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Published on May 6, 2014 - 15:44 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: NPT Cluster 3: Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: U.S. Statement

(As Delivered) Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy as called for under Article IV of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Mr. Chairman, In 1953, …

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Published on May 6, 2014 - 14:11 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: NPT Cluster 1: Nuclear Disarmament and Security: U.S. Statement

(As Delivered) Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to provide an update on ongoing U.S. activities in fulfillment of our obligations and commitments under Article VI of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the 2010 NPT Action Plan. In this context, I …

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Published on May 2, 2014 - 22:47 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S.-Russia Nuclear Arms Negotiations: Ukraine and Beyond

Chairmen Poe and Rohrabacher, Ranking Members Sherman and Keating, and members of this Committee, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to you about the Administration’s arms control policy toward Russia. Today, I want to speak to you about: 1) why …

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