NEW! Second issue of the e-journal 1540 Compass

The second issue of the 1540 Compass explores the critical components of United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004), with a focus on border and export control systems crucial for its full and effective implementation. This edition particularly underscores the significance of clauses in operative paragraph 3, highlighting the global commitment to securing a world where proliferation risks are minimized through robust domestic controls.

This issue offers a comprehensive look at the implementation, especially across Africa, examining the varied approaches to managing exports of biological weapons-related materials. It presents a range of contributions and in-depth interviews that delve into national efforts to develop voluntary action plans and regional collaborations.

Discussions also extend to the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, on the resolution, especially concerning the need for end-user controls in exports. The edition further explores strategic trade controls with best practices from selected countries that have effectively implemented such measures.

A significant portion of this issue is dedicated to addressing the challenges of proliferation finance, providing insights into the complexities of this area without an official definition and offering practical recommendations for future approaches.

In recognizing the role of civil society in preventing weapons of mass destruction proliferation, the journal includes discussions on how various stakeholders can collaborate with governments and international organizations to ensure compliance with the resolution.

This issue also introduces a new Letters-to-the-Editor section, encouraging a thoughtful and nuanced discussion within the dedicated community towards enhancing global security through stringent border and export controls.

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Content

Note from the Editor Francesco Marelli

Letter to the Editor by O'Neil Hamilton

All about Operative Paragraph 3 (C) and (D)

Matchmaking Overview

Interviews

Enhancing CBRN Security in Botswana through Strategic Collaboration and Capacity Building interview with Dr Janes Mokgadi

Pathways to Peace interview with Ambassador Taous Feroukhi

Charting the Path to Non-Proliferation: Ambassador De La Gasca's Insights on UNSCR 1540

UNSCR 1540: Keeping the Momentum Going interview with Thomas Wuchte

Articles

Towards the Next Decade: Working Together for Better Implementation of UNSCR 1540 in Africa by Isabel Bosman

Kenyan Approach to Implementing UNSCR 1540 by Kimani Kang'ethe

CISTEC's Roles and Activities: Japan's Best Practices for Export Controls by Sumiko Ono

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540: The Case for Singapore by Alan Koo Teck Chye

Export Controls over Biological Weapons-Related Materials in Africa: Status, Challenges and Looking Forward by Eliza Walsh and Sonia Drobysz

Why Is Trade Compliance Important in an Organization? by Angela McCabe

Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Challenges in Implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 by Hyuk Kim

Overview of Emerging Technologies with an Impact on Chemical Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Regimes by Dr Kushani De Silva, Dr Rohan Perera and Prof. Imee Su Martinez

Resolution 1540 (2004) and Proliferation Finance by Dr Jonathan Brewer

Understanding Proliferation Finance National Risk Assessments by Giuseppe Di Luccia

UNSCR 1540 and Indirect Proliferation Financing by Chandana Seshadri

The Role of Industry and Academia in Implementing UNSCR 1540 by Ali Alkis

Chemical Security Is a Global Responsibility: The Global Congress Advances UNSCR 1540 Implementation through International Cooperation by Camille Scotto de César

Background

Thanks to the generous financial support of the US Department of State, UNICRI relaunched the 1540 Compass in April 2024 in an online format. The 1540 Compass was originally launched in 2012 by the Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) at the University of Georgia in hard copy format.

Under the initial direction of Dr Igor Khripunov, and in cooperation with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, the 1540 Compass was designed to provide an accessible forum on the effective implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1540. Back issues of the 1540 Compass can be found at the following link.

The first issue of 1540 Compass published by UNICRI can be found at the following link.

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