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A step closer to an arms treaty in 2013?

The Arms Trade treaty resolution passed at the recent UN General Assembly First Committee meeting has brought agreement on a robust treaty a significant step closer, says Roy Isbister

The 2012 Arms Trade Treaty: Controversy, compromise and disappointment

UN arms trade treaty conference: a setback or a new foundation for a robust ATT?

Professor Xia Liping of Tongji University gives his perspective on the outcome of  the recent ATT conference in New York.

The ATT conference failed: what can the world do?

Professor Leng Xinyu, China University of Political Science & Law, discusses the outcome of  the recent ATT conference in New York.

Options vs obligations: the debate on ammunition in the ATT negotiations

Dr Dai Ying outlines the discussions on ammunition that took place at the recent ATT conference in New York.

Saferworld reflects on the July 2012 Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Diplomatic Conference

Intense month-long negotiations at the UN in New York on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) ended without agreement at the end of July. Now that the dust has started to settle, Saferworld’s Roy Isbister and Elizabeth Kirkham take some time out to reflect on what happened and what it all means.

The clock is ticking on Arms Trade Treaty negotiations

Week 4: the views of sceptical states are overshadowing those supportive of a strong and robust ATT, raising serious concerns about the final shape an agreed Treaty might take.

The UK’s arms transfer control regime: further action needed

Saferworld calls on the UK government to implement the recommendations of a new report by the UK Parliamentary Committee on Arms

ATT pressure is on after a second uninspiring week

As negotiations for a global Arms Trade Treaty enter their third week, Saferworld’s team in New York say it’s now or never for governments to act to secure a strong treaty.