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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · 27d

🚀 Dernière table ronde sur la dimension spatiale du HCoC et clôture de notre atelier à Djibouti.
#SpaceSecurity #AfricaSpace
Merci à l’@eudiplomacy.bsky.social pour son soutien réaffirmé qui nous a permis de tenir cet atelier et aux autorités djiboutiennes pour leur accueil!

hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · 27d

SESSION 3: Deep dive into the HCoC with:
▪️ Alexandre Houdayer @frstrategie.bsky.social
▪️ Amb. Garofali (HCoC Chair)
▪️ @gwg-mfa.bsky.social, Executive secretariat, BMEIA
🔍 What is HCoC? How does it work? Obligations for subscribing states? 145 countries already on board!
#HagueCode #CBM #HCoC

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · 27d

⚡SESSION 2 : prolifération des missiles balistiques : tendances actuelles & défis sécuritaires.
🗣️ E.Maitre (@frstrategie.bsky.social), Eva-Nour Repussard (BASIC) évoquent les tendances & risques associés à la prolifération des missiles balistiques
#BallisticMissiles #SecurityChallenges #HCoC

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · 27d

🌐SESSION 1: Global non-proliferation & disarmament: Djibouti's role & missile case

Abdel-Darou Salim, from UNREC, is leading our discussion on regional priorities regarding non-proliferation and disarmament and how delivery vehicles fit in this global architecture

#EastAfrica #Disarmament

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · 27d

🚀AUJOURD'HUI À DJIBOUTI
L'atelier "Priorités pour Djibouti en matière de Non-prolifération" commence!
💼 Journée cruciale pour renforcer la sécurité régionale et promouvoir le #HCoC
👥 Avec @frstrategie.bsky.social, UE à Djibouti & nos partenaires djiboutiens
#NonProliferation #Djibouti #Security

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Sep 3

Chinese military parade offers a glimpse on its #ballisticmissile programme.
▶️ Learn more about China's position on missile proliferation and especially the #HCoC here: www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-hco...

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Fondation pour la recherche stratégique @frstrategie.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Appel à candidatures !
Le Réseau nucléaire & stratégie – Nouvelle génération (2025-26) ouvre son cycle 👇
👉 Étudiants (M2, doctorants) & jeunes pros <40 ans, intéressés par dissuasion & non-prolifération.

📩 Avant 6 oct. : [email protected]

🔗 tinyurl.com/3mjmpt3b

@ifri.bsky.social

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Fondation pour la recherche stratégique @frstrategie.bsky.social · Aug 25

🛰️ Dans le dernier Défense & Industries, Stéphane Delory (FRS), analyse Golden Dome, projet relancé par Trump : 175 Mds $, défense antimissile + constellation PWSA. Objectif : restaurer la domination stratégique face à Chine & Russie.
👉 Lire : tinyurl.com/yc4hx5rr

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Aug 22

Canada is joining the list of countries aiming at developing an orbital launcher 🚀
▶️Interested in how the rise of #smalllaunchers impact ballistic missile proliferation ?
📖Re-read our report here: nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-ris...

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Andrey Baklitskiy @baklitskiy.bsky.social · Aug 15

Come work with me, @russianforces.org, and other great people at @unidir.org's WMD Programme as a Graduate Professional in Geneva or remotely unidir.org/job/graduate...

Graduate Professional (Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme, multiple positions) → UNIDIR

Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme is seeking a graduate professional to assist research and day-to-day work in the Nuclear Disarmament Verification workstream.

unidir.org

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations for successful launch of #Ariane6, which @ArianeGroup presented to the #HCoCYouthGroup last November 🔽
www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/kick-of...

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European Space Agency @esa.int · Aug 13

Liftoff of Ariane 6 flight #VA264 launching Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit!

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jul 11

What are missile proliferation current and future challenges ? The #HCoC Youth Group proposes ways forward in this new report, exploring:
▶️Regional dimensions
▶️Non-state actors
▶️Adapting regularory instruments
▶️Space dimensions.
Read the report here: shorturl.at/62lvu

hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 26

More than 500 ballistic missiles have been launched by Iran between June 13 and June 25. What does this massive use of missiles in conflicts mean for arms control and confidence-building measures?
Read our analysis: www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-hco...

The HCoC And the Use of Ballistic Missiles in Conflict - HCoC

The generalisation of ballistic missiles as conventional weapons, used regularly as an alternative to air strikes, cruise missiles or even drones, conducts to a new reflection on the role of the Code ...

www.nonproliferation.eu

hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 20

📰Read our newsletter on our EU funded project around #HCoC:
- #HCoC Annual Regular Meeting and designation of Uruguay as Chair
- Interview of Amb. Wetzig from Chile
- Outreach activities in Philippines and Nepal and more about #missileproliferation and #spacelaunchers
shorturl.at/jHl1P

Newsletter #5 - June 2025 - HCoC

Read news of the Code, updates on our recent activities and latest information about ballistic missile tests and space launches.

www.nonproliferation.eu

hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

Stay tuned for the publication of the final report of the project which will develop trends and challenges regarding #missileproliferation!

hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

Finally, we concluded our week in Vienna with an interactive exchange at ‪@bmeia.gv.at Thanks to ‪@gwg-mfa.bsky.social‬ and his team for a forward-leaning and thought provoking discussion!‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

We are grateful to ‪@euatun.bsky.social for hosting a workshop on the achievements and perspectives of the Hague Code of Conduct, as part of our program of activities geared towards the #HCoC Youth Group.‬‬‬‬‬‬

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

In cooperation with #ESPI, we held a workshop on space security and the crossover between ballistic and space launchers. An opportunity for the #YouthGroup Fellows to exchange and discuss with experts of the topic!

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

On Day 1, we visited the #VIC for briefings with #UNODA and #UNOOSA

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

We just concluded our 2nd HCoC Youth Group in-person Meeting in Vienna!

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thanks to the outgoing Chair Amb. Wetzig from Chile, upcoming Chair Amb. Alejandro Garofali Acosta from Uruguay and Stefan Tressing from EU @eudiplomacy.bsky.social for kicking off the event!

hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · Jun 6

This week, we organised a discussion in Vienna in the margins of the #HCoC Annual Regular Meeting. Our panelists S. Egeli, P. Sinovets, J. Alam, E. Repussard and E. Maitre explored recent developments regarding ballistic missiles and how it impacts arms control and CBMs.

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Danish Embassy & Permanent Mission of Denmark, Vienna @denmarkinaustria.bsky.social · Jun 4

We are pleased to attend the 24th Annual Regular Meeting of the Hague Code of Conduct. Denmark’s commitment to the Code is strong as well as our support of its universalisation and full implementation #HCoC

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hcoc-euproject.bsky.social @hcoc-euproject.bsky.social · May 5

Key findings:
🔹New tech increases the appeal of conventional missiles
🔹The spread of BMD may decrease the utility of missiles in some cases
🔹In that context, traditional roles must not be neglected for ballistic missiles: means of delivery for WMDS or weapon of terror

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