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Published on August 23, 2013 - 21:49 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Department of State Concludes Settlement of Export Violations by Meggitt-USA, Inc.

The State Department concluded an administrative settlement with Meggitt-USA, Inc. (Meggitt) a Delaware corporation, and subsidiary of Meggitt PLC, a corporation organized under the laws of England and Wales and ultimate parent of the Meggitt group of …

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Published on August 5, 2013 - 22:15 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Appointment of U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador James Warlick as the next U.S. Co-Chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group. Ambassador Warlick brings extensive experience in Europe and Eurasia to this …

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Published on July 30, 2013 - 16:23 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Export Control Reform Update

As prepared For decades, the U.S. export control system supported national security objectives by keeping our most sophisticated technologies out of the hands of Cold War adversaries. Our efforts produced significant successes; in many cases, the United …

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Published on July 29, 2013 - 16:58 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: International Space Reception Panel

Thank you Victoria , for that kind introduction. I also want to thank you and your colleagues at the Secure World Foundation not only for sponsoring this reception, but for your organization’s ongoing work with the governments and the private sector to – …

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Published on July 26, 2013 - 22:47 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks at the NATO-Russia Council Ambassadorial Annotated Agenda

I want to thank our Russian colleagues, Deputy Defense Minister Antonov and Colonel General Postnikov, for their briefings. The United States supports continued exchange of information between NATO and Russia on our respective upcoming exercises this fall. …

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Published on July 17, 2013 - 12:12 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Nonproliferation Remarks for Generation Prague

Introduction Thank you, Bruce, for the generous introduction, and for USIP’s important contributions to nonproliferation and international security. I would like to thank all of you for attending this important event. This conference started four years ago …

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Published on July 3, 2013 - 13:47 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Conference Agenda: Generation Prague 2013

Generation Prague 2013: Building a Strategy of Peace U.S. Department of State and The George Washington University July 16-17, 2013 July 16 Department of State – George C. Marshall Center Auditorium (On The Record) 8:30 Registration 9 …

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Published on June 28, 2013 - 20:00 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Next Steps in the U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance

Chairman Chabot, Chairman Poe, Ranking Members Faleomavaega and Sherman, and Members of the Subcommittees, Thank you for this opportunity to testify before you today, regarding the negotiations on a successor agreement for peaceful nuclear cooperation …

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Published on June 26, 2013 - 16:25 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. and EU Jointly Hold International Dialogue in Brussels to Discuss Export Controls

Representatives from 34 countries and administrative regions, as well as experts from industry and nongovernmental organizations, came together the last three days to discuss how countries can reduce the threat of global proliferation of weapons of mass …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 21:43 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S.-Tajik Nonproliferation Cooperation

(As Prepared) Thank you for the kind introduction and warm and generous welcome. The Academy of Sciences has a rich tradition of bringing together some of the greatest minds to address the day’s most pressing security issues. In keeping with that tradition …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 15:56 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: 2013 National Defense Industrial Association, Air Force Association, and Reserve Officers ...

Thank you, Peter, for inviting me here this morning. This series is an important resource for the Hill and the larger community here; and I’m glad to have the chance to offer some views on U.S. missile defense policy. At the State Department, I am …

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Published on June 24, 2013 - 18:44 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Enhancing Security Cooperation in Europe

Amb Čekuolis, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you so much for having me here to speak today. As a relative newcomer to arms control, it is a real privilege to be here at the OSCE in the company of such distinguished experts. I hope our conversation contributes …

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Published on June 19, 2013 - 23:52 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: A New Legal Framework for U.S.-Russian Cooperation in Nuclear Nonproliferation and ...

On June 14, the United States and the Russian Federation signed a bilateral framework on threat reduction that reinforces our longstanding partnership on nonproliferation. This new legal framework builds upon the success of the 1992 Agreement between the …

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Published on June 12, 2013 - 22:11 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Press Release From the Chair of the 2013 Australia Group Plenary

The mounting evidence of use of chemical weapons in Syria underscores the special importance of the Australia Group, which today concluded its annual Plenary, chaired by Australia and hosted in Paris by the French Government. The Australia Group is a …

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Published on June 12, 2013 - 19:51 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Panel Remarks at the Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis-USSOCOM Conference

As prepared As the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Regional Security and Arms Transfers, I’m charged with establishing policy, on behalf of the Secretary of State, with respect to the transfer or sale of U.S.-origin defense articles, services, and/ …

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Published on June 12, 2013 - 19:51 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: 2013 Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Plenary Meeting Joint Co-Chair ...

Partner nations and official observers in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) gathered in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 24, 2013, for the GICNT Plenary Meeting. The GICNT has worked to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, and …

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Published on June 5, 2013 - 20:14 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Regarding Significant Reductions of Iranian Crude Oil Purchases

The United States and the international community stand shoulder to shoulder in maintaining pressure on the Iranian regime until it fully addresses concerns about its nuclear program. That is why today I am pleased to announce that China, India, Malaysia, …

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Published on June 3, 2013 - 15:50 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: United States Welcomes Opening of Arms Trade Treaty for Signature

The United States welcomes the opening of the Arms Trade Treaty for signature, and we look forward to signing it as soon as the process of conforming the official translations is completed satisfactorily. The Treaty is an important contribution to efforts …

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Published on May 28, 2013 - 21:08 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Proliferation Security Initiative 10th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting Outcomes

On May 28, the United States, Poland, and 70 other partner states of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), and three international organizations marked the Tenth Anniversary of the PSI with a High-Level Political Meeting in Warsaw. Acting Under …

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Published on May 24, 2013 - 18:52 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: The Proliferation Security Initiative: A Global Cooperative Effort

Launched in Krakow, Poland in May 2003, the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) is a global framework of states that commit to disrupt transfers of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and related items to and from states and …

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