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Backgrounders

Transparency and accountability in military spending

The military is often one of the most corrupt sectors of government, with arms procurement particularly susceptible to corruption. Avoiding this requires transparency and accountability in military spending.

Brexit and export controls: Entering uncharted waters

What implications will Brexit have for arms export controls in the UK and the EU?

The 2016 NATO Summit: What will be on the agenda in Warsaw?

The six main topics likely to dominate the Warsaw Summit in July.

The entry into force of the Amendment to Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

Today the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM/A) enters into force after ratification by Nicaragua brings the total number of States Parties up to the required total.