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Humanitarian Landmine Action In China And The Role Of The Ngo, Zhai Dequan
Humanitarian Landmine Action In China And The Role Of The Ngo, Zhai Dequan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Though China is not a State Party to the Ottawa Convention, the country has long been involved in humanitarian efforts to alleviate the landmine problem. Nationally, China has launched mine clearance campaigns, and has become a State Party to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. Two organizations have also been established to alleviate the landmine problem. Internationally, China has sponsored several mine-clearance workshops, and has promoted international partnerships to work toward mine clearance.
Book Review: Angola—The Hope Of A People, Cisr Journal
Book Review: Angola—The Hope Of A People, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Brazilian photographers Vinicius Souza and Maria Eugênia Sá provide a glimpse of hope through their camera lenses in Angola—The Hope of a People. After many years of tumultuous civil war, these 48 powerful black-and-white and color images capture both the “new face of Angola” and the hope of the people to create a new identity.
Issue 10.2 Endnotes, Cisr Journal
Issue 10.2 Endnotes, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Issue 10.2 Endnotes
News Briefs, News Brief
Angola, Country Profile
Angola, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Egypt, Country Profile
Egypt, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Egypt is one of the most heavily mined nations in the world, with estimates ranging from 16.7 to 22 million landmines/pieces of unexploded ordnance, or an estimated one-tenth of the world’s 200 million landmines. Seventeen million landmines and pieces of UXO are estimated to be located in the Western Desert, a result of intense fighting during World War II between Allied and Axis forces at the El- Alamein perimeter. Approximately five million additional landmines were spread across the Sinai Peninsula and Red Sea coasts, largely from the Arabian-Israeli conflicts of 1956, 1957 and 1973. The Egyptian military estimates 19.7 million …
Tied Campaigns: Cluster Munitions, Explosive Remnants Of War And Anti-Personnel Landmines, Robin Collins
Tied Campaigns: Cluster Munitions, Explosive Remnants Of War And Anti-Personnel Landmines, Robin Collins
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The cluster munitions campaign, following the precedent of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, is beginning to make an impact on state views of banning or restricting cluster munitions. This article examines the history behind the fight to ban or restrict cluster munitions and its ties to the ICBL. The author also discusses the most recent developments in the process to ban or restrict cluster bombs.
Jordan, Country Profile
Jordan, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, Lois Carter Fay
Letter From The Editor, Lois Carter Fay
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Book Reviews, Cisr Journal
Book Reviews, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Book Review: Vanna’s Dance, Maria Almudevar-van Santen
Mine Action And Development, Earl Turcotte
Mine Action And Development, Earl Turcotte
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The author explains why he thinks the international mine action and broader development communities are moving in the right direction by mainstreaming mine action into development programs where the degree of landmine contamination warrants.
Unsung Hero: Chris North, Cisr Journal
Unsung Hero: Chris North, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In many of his colleagues’ eyes, Chris North is someone who is determined to fight for mine action and make changes, whether those changes are through managing projects or expressive poetry. His unwavering dedication to mine action makes North a hero in his field.
Suriname Demining Mission, Juan Carlos Ruan
Suriname Demining Mission, Juan Carlos Ruan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After achieving independence in 1975, the Republic of Suriname experienced periods of intense political and economic instability. In 1986, a guerrilla war broke out in the eastern region of the country. For the next six years, the armed forces of Suriname were involved in a conflict with five insurgency groups, during which time an estimated 1,000 anti-personnel mines were employed. Following the signing of a peace treaty in 1992, the Organization of American States participated in demining operations supported by the governments of Holland, Guyana and Brazil. All mines were destroyed, with the excep-tion of one minefield sown by the …
Afghanistan, Country Profile
Afghanistan, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile
Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Cambodia, Country Profile
Cambodia, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Vietnam, Country Profile
Vietnam, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Laos, Country Profile
Laos, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Demining In Iran, Eddie Banks
Demining In Iran, Eddie Banks
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United Nations classification of mine-affected countries names the Islamic Republic of Iran as one of the world’s most affected countries. Historically Iran has been called the “cradle of civilization,” and it contains a number of important historical sites, including the ancient city of Persepolis (or Takht-e-Jamshid), which was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 322 B.C.
Iran, Country Profile
Iran, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
An Operator’S Perspective On Ottawa’S Article 5, Per Nergaard
An Operator’S Perspective On Ottawa’S Article 5, Per Nergaard
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Cost-effectiveness in the traditional sense of the word has many aspects and can be displayed in many ways. Several practical examples have been presented at various occasions involving issues like coordination, toolboxes, complementarities of methods, technologies, etc. I will attempt not to prod any further into that here.
Assisting Landmine Accident Survivors In The Thai-Burmese Border Region, Imbert Matthee
Assisting Landmine Accident Survivors In The Thai-Burmese Border Region, Imbert Matthee
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Destroying The Mother Of All Arsenals: Captured Enemy Ammunition Operations In Iraq, George Zahaczewsky
Destroying The Mother Of All Arsenals: Captured Enemy Ammunition Operations In Iraq, George Zahaczewsky
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although the much-publicized weapons of mass destruction have not been found in Iraq, less has been said about what munitions were found there, the hazards they present or the efforts of Coalition Forces to remove the stockpiles. This article gives a first-hand view of the perils in Iraq.
Coming Home, Edward Pennington-Ridge
Coming Home, Edward Pennington-Ridge
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Adopt-A-Minefield Survivor Assistance Consultant Ed Pennington-Ridge visited Afghanistan from May 1 through May 20, 2005. Despite the challenging security environment and anti-Western riots that began while he was there, his trip reinforced the importance of the work that AAM and other mine action organizations are doing in this country.
How Can Economists Contribute To Mine Action?, Dan Marsh
How Can Economists Contribute To Mine Action?, Dan Marsh
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article reviews the contribution economists can make in the area of humanitarian mine clearance and describes the development of a software package and manual designed to help managers decide which combination of machine and manual methods should be used to clear minefields to the required safety standard at the lowest cost.
Humanitarian Demining As A Precursor To Economic Development, John Lundberg
Humanitarian Demining As A Precursor To Economic Development, John Lundberg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Using three specific examples—Mozambique, Eritrea and Iraq—the author shows clearly how demining and development go hand-in-hand. He shows how clearing mines to restore power lines, rail service and agricultural land helps communities become economically viable again.
Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal
Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Personal experiences with landmines and 10 years of working in mine action have shaped Johan van der Merwe’s life and views on what needs to be done to create a safer world.
Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg
Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
New playgrounds in mine-affected areas of Croatia provide a safe gathering place for children, families and the community. This local project of the Croatian Red Cross helps 45 communities enjoy the simple pleasures of life again.
Thailand, Country Profile
Thailand, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Mine Free: Not Anytime Soon, Richard Kidd
Mine Free: Not Anytime Soon, Richard Kidd
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine action is changing. This is not 1997 and what the international community has learned in the past eight years clearly indicates that the path forward is something different from what a literal reading of the Ottawa Convention would suggest. The Landmine Impact Survey process has demonstrated very clearly that only a small portion of the minefields—normally less than 20 percent—account for the vast majority of casualties and lost economic opportunities. The mine action community has a responsibility to profit from this new knowledge and to adjust its approach accordingly.