Counter terrorism & weapons proliferation
Our staff are working in the UK and around the world with foreign governments and international organisations like the EU and UN to counter terrorism and weapons proliferation and their causes.
In this section
Counter terrorism
Our aim is to reduce the risk from international terrorism, so that people can go about their daily lives freely and with confidence. How are we doing this?
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Weapons proliferation
The spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) poses a threat to the UK and the international community. We're working around the world to tackle this threat.
More about weapons proliferation...
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
Info on who needs to apply and how - you can also apply online!
Counter terrorism & weapons proliferation
Recent news and events
Lebanon sign up to the chemical weapons convention
20/12/2008
Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell commented on Lebanon's decision to join the chemical weapons convention on Saturday 20 December.
Iran: Breaking the nuclear deadlock
17/12/2008
Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell commented on the Chatham House report on Iran's nuclear programme on Wednesday 17 December.
A world without nuclear weapons
08/12/2008
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, commented on Global Zero, the international campaign for nuclear disarmament in an article on Guardian Online.
Departmental Report
Read more about our counter terrorism and weapons proliferation work in the latest departmental report.
ATAS
See Also
Travel advice about terrorism abroad
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