SPECIAL REPORT
February 2004
Disposal of Surplus Small Arms:
A survey of policies and practices in OSCE countries
This report reviews policies and practices for dealing with stockpiles and surpluses in ten participating states of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE): Belarus, Bulgaria, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. This focus was chosen because the OSCE in 2000 adopted a far-reaching document on the control of small arms and light weapons, which deals in unusual detail with the issue of surplus stocks and their disposal. It is hoped that the information, analyses and recommendations in this report will benefit the OSCE and its participating states in their effort to curb the proliferation and misuse of small arms.
Disposal of Surplus Small Arms is the first study to make a detailed comparison of the way in which states dispose of their surplus stocks of small arms and light weapons.
Preface
Introduction
Case Studies
- US
- UK
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
- Bulgaria
- Russia
- Belarus
Conclusion
Appendices
The report was initiated and co-ordinated by:
Bonn International Center for Conversion is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the transfer of former military resources and assets to alternative civilian purposes. Email: bicc@bicc.de
The British American Security Information Council (BASIC) is a progressive and independent analysis and advocacy organisation which researches and provides a critical examination of global security issues, including nuclear policies, military strategies, armaments and disarmament. Email: basicuk@basicint.org
Saferworld is an independent foreign affairs think tank based in London, UK, working to identify, develop and publicise more effective approaches to tackling and preventing armed conflicts. Email: general@saferworld.org.uk
The Small Arms Survey is an independent research project located at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. It is also linked to the Graduate Institute’s Programme for Strategic and International Security Studies. Email: smallarm@hei.unige.ch
For a full copy of the report please contact one of the organisations listed above.
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