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The aim of the Project Network is to examine the possibilities of Preventive Arms Control by analysing different fields of militarily relevant technologies with regard to disarmament and non-proliferation. Two objectives are to be reached. Based on the research findings of the different case studies in the Project Network, practicable arms control recommendations are to be elaborated. Furthermore, current methods for technology assessment in different phases of armament such as research and development (R&D) are to be improved upon and refined.
In close cooperation with each other, the different projects involved
in the Network will work out basic criteria and methods for the evaluation
of future armament trends which could have destabilising consequences.
The overall project intends to produce a systematic framework for science
and technology assessment with regard to
- the potential impact on armament in general and
- the possible perils of proliferation
- the preventive limitation of armament and
- the avoidance of proliferation.
Additionally, the expertise in natural science and arms control
within the peace- and conflict studies community in Germany is to be strengthened.