In a region prone to military responses to security challenges, awareness of past arms control efforts and initiatives is crucial to crafting effective ways of addressing security threats. This course aims to build the capacity of a new generation of arms control practitioners who will be involved in the implementation of international disarmament and non-proliferation instruments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Thinking critically and innovatively is crucial, as this region in particular requires taking into consideration the interrelationships between arms proliferation and a wide range of other security challenges, such as terrorism, state failure, organised crime, uncontrolled migration, and technological developments.

After the course, participants will be able to:

After the course, you will better understand the relationship between regional and global security challenges as well as current and potential responses through arms control and disarmament.

Modules

The course is designed for both:

• civilian and,
• military government officials who are in charge of arms control policy at thedecision-making and implementation levels.

This course is provided free of tuition charges.
The GCSP reserves the right to modify the programme dates, location and fee at any time.

In a limited number of cases, scholarships may be available.