Rules and norms for outer-space behaviour with Aidan Liddle
02/01/24 • 47 min
In the fifth episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Ambassador Aidan Liddle, the UK's Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, to explore the vital topic of security in outer space. Ambassador Liddle provides an in-depth overview of the history and current state of Outer Space Agreements and the legal frameworks that govern them. He discusses the formation and vision of the Open Ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats and the importance of establishing norms, rules, and principles for responsible behaviours in outer space. Highlighting the lack of 'rules of the road' and the need for concrete measures to ensure space security, Ambassador Liddle emphasizes the role of Space Situational Awareness in making outer space safer. The episode also delves into his diplomatic career and his growing focus on outer space security, offering valuable insights into this critical aspect of international relations.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 6 September 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
Open-Ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats, https://meetings.unoda.org/open-ended-working-group-on-reducing-space-threats-2022.
EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence for a stronger and more resilient European Union, https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-policy/eu-space-strategy-security-and-defence_en.
‘SIPRI expert at UN open-ended working group session on reducing space threats’, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 16 June 2022, https://www.sipri.org/news/2022/sipri-expert-un-open-ended-working-group-session-reducing-space-threats
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, Outer Space, https://disarmament.unoda.org/topics/outerspace/.
Aidan Liddle, ‘Responsible behaviours in outer space: towards UNGA 76’, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Blogs, 8 June 2021, https://blogs.fcdo.gov.uk/aidanliddle/2021/06/08/reducing-space-threats-towards-unga-76/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com.
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In the fifth episode of The Arms Control Poseur podcast, host William Alberque is joined by Ambassador Aidan Liddle, the UK's Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, to explore the vital topic of security in outer space. Ambassador Liddle provides an in-depth overview of the history and current state of Outer Space Agreements and the legal frameworks that govern them. He discusses the formation and vision of the Open Ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats and the importance of establishing norms, rules, and principles for responsible behaviours in outer space. Highlighting the lack of 'rules of the road' and the need for concrete measures to ensure space security, Ambassador Liddle emphasizes the role of Space Situational Awareness in making outer space safer. The episode also delves into his diplomatic career and his growing focus on outer space security, offering valuable insights into this critical aspect of international relations.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 6 September 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
Open-Ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats, https://meetings.unoda.org/open-ended-working-group-on-reducing-space-threats-2022.
EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence for a stronger and more resilient European Union, https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-policy/eu-space-strategy-security-and-defence_en.
‘SIPRI expert at UN open-ended working group session on reducing space threats’, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 16 June 2022, https://www.sipri.org/news/2022/sipri-expert-un-open-ended-working-group-session-reducing-space-threats
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, Outer Space, https://disarmament.unoda.org/topics/outerspace/.
Aidan Liddle, ‘Responsible behaviours in outer space: towards UNGA 76’, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Blogs, 8 June 2021, https://blogs.fcdo.gov.uk/aidanliddle/2021/06/08/reducing-space-threats-towards-unga-76/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Next steps in US-Russia strategic stability-talks with Mallory Stewart
In the fourth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host William Alberque is joined by Mallory Stewart, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability at the US Department of State. Stewart offers a comprehensive analysis of the current US–Russia arms-control landscape, including the challenges and strategic responses in the face of treaty suspensions and global security concerns. She delves into the pandemic-era cessation of inspections, Russia's suspension of treaty obligations, and the US's countermeasures to ensure compliance. Stewart also discusses broader efforts to engage China and the P5 in risk-reduction initiatives, highlighting this period as a crucial inflection point in global security. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the intricacies of international diplomacy, arms control, and the ongoing efforts to maintain global stability.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 23 June 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
Mike Albertson, Nikolai Sokov, ‘Beyond New START: Two Forecasts for Future Russian-US Arms Control’, International Institute for Strategic Studies, 25 April 2023, https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2023/04/beyond-new-start-forecasts-for-future-russian-us-arms-control/.
Shannon Bugos, ‘US-Russia Nuclear Arms Control’, Arms Control Association, July/August 2023, https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2023-07/news/russia-consider-us-arms-control-proposal.
Rose Gottemoeller and Marshall L. Brown Jr., ‘Legal Aspects of Russia’s New START Suspension Provide Opportunities for US Policy Makers’, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 2 March 2023, https://thebulletin.org/2023/03/legal-aspects-of-russias-new-start-suspension-provide-opportunities-for-us-policy-makers/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com
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Missile proliferation, transparency and control with Emmanuelle Maitre
In the sixth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host William Alberque is joined by Emmanuelle Maitre, a Research Fellow at the Foundation for Strategic Research, to discuss critical issue of missile proliferation. This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the past, present, and future challenges of missile proliferation, including the threats posed by ballistic and cruise missiles. Emmanuelle discusses key countermeasures such as the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Hague Code of Conduct, and UN Security Council Resolution 1540. The conversation with host William Alberque also touches on the relationship between these agreements and space launch capabilities, providing insights into the current state and future prospects of missile control.
The Arms Control Poseur is a podcast series produced by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC).
We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 24 August 2023
The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.
Episode background reading:
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), https://mtcr.info/ with an NTI explainer, https://www.nti.org/education-center/treaties-and-regimes/missile-technology-control-regime-mtcr/.
The Hague Code of Conduct, https://www.hcoc.at/ and its origins, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/origins-and-development-of-the-hague-code-of-conduct/.
IISS resources on missile controls, especially the Missile Dialogue Initiative, https://www.iiss.org/research/defence-and-military-analysis/missile-dialogue-initiative/, https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis//2021/08/hague-code-of-conduct.
Emmanuelle Maitre’s latest on the HCOC and Space, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/hcoc/the-hague-code-of-conduct-and-space-2/.
And more resources from the EUNPDC on the topic, https://www.nonproliferation.eu/thematics/means-of-delivery/.
Links:
Funder: www.nonproliferation.eu/.
IISS research programme: Strategy, Technology and Arms Control | IISS Research programme.
Music: https://elysiumon37th.bandcamp.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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