BICC Workshop at the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2013
"The Future of Growth – Economic Values and the Media" is the issue of the sixth Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum from 17 to 19 June 2013 at the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB). On 18 June, BICC (Bonn International Center for Conversion) will conduct the workshop “Commodities and Foreign Investors—Protecting the Rights of Communities and Conflict Prevention (the Chad example)”. » more
Harmonized EU Arms Exports Policies in Times of Austerity?
The new publication “Harmonized EU Arms Exports Policies in Times of Austerity? Adherence to the Criteria of the EU Common Position on Arms Exports” analyzes the current trends on the international arms market and the role EU Member States play as well as the adherence to the Criteria of the EU Common Position. » more
New publication: BICC Focus 12
After a sketch of the current need for reform in the Kimberley Process for rough diamonds, the newly published BICC Focus 12 “Legacy of a resource-fueled war: The role of generals in Angola’s mining sector” scrutinizes the role that generals of the Angolan state armed forces FAA play in Angola’s mining sector to date, against the backdrop of the country’s diamond-fueled civil war. » more
Peace researchers recommend: Ban combat drones, limit arms exports
In the “Peace Report 2013”, which was presented on 4 June in Berlin, the four major German peace and conflict research institutes warn against the use of combat drones and critically assess German arms exports policy. According to the peace researchers, there is no panacea to the conflict in Syria. All options for action have their inherent dangers and uncertainties. » more
Smart Technology in SALW Control
On behalf of the German Foreign Office, BICC will organize an international conference from 17 to 18 June 2013 in Berlin, entitled “Smart Technology in SALW Control: Civilian Protection, the UN-Programme of Action, and Transfer Control”. » more
Press Release
GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM 2013: Teilnehmer fordern Freilassung inhaftierter Journalisten in Tschad. Press release (in German), 19 June 2013
BICC and UNIDIR partner to test software tool on small arms control in South Sudan. Press release (in English), 17 June 2013
BICC in the Media
"Friedensforscher warnen vor Kampfdrohnen". Tagesschau.de on June 04 2013 (mp3, in German)
Interview
"Parlamentswahlen in Pakistan: Die antiamerikanische Karte spielen." Interview with Conrad Schetter on tagesschau.de on Friday, 10 May 2013 (in German)
"Gewalt und Terror vor den Wahlen in Pakistan". Interview with Conrad Schetter on Deutschlandradio Kultur on Friday, 10 May 2013 (in German)
"Steht die Machtelite in Pakistan vor dem Aus?" Interview with Conrad Schetter on SWR2 on Friday, 10 May 2013 (in German)
New Publication
BICC brief 47 “MANPADS—A terrorist threat to civilian aviation?” (in English)
BICC brief 48 "Oil Investment and Conflict in Upper Nile State" (in English)
Event
"Under review: The World Bank’s environmental and social safeguard policies". Talk with Korinna Horta, expert for international finance, environment and human rights (in English) on 18 June 2013, 10:30–12:00 hrs, at BICC, Pfarrer-Byns-Straße 1, 53121 Bonn