Real Costs of the Push to Rearms in Europe and Beyond, Implications for Arms Control, Business and Human Rights, and International Law

About: Amid increasing geopolitical tensions, we are witnessing a significant shift in military and security policies in Europe and beyond. More and more countries are allocating higher percentages of public funds to support rearmament initiatives. The increasing prioritisation of military expenditure comes with complex trade-offs, particularly regarding commitments to human rights, sustainable development, the climate crisis and humanitarian assistance. This shift also invites reflection on the responsibilities of states and private actors in the oversight and regulation of weapons manufacture and trade. Please join us as we explore the multifaceted implications of the current push to rearm at the intersection of arms control, business and human rights (BHR), and international law.

PANELISTS

• Prof. Cecilia Bailliet, UN Independent Expert on Human Rights & International Solidarity; Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Oslo
• Ms. Deborah Burton, Co-founder, Tipping Point North South
• Dr. Léon Castellanos-Jankiewicz, Senior Researcher & Principal Investigator, Rearming Europe with Legal Accountability (RELY) Project, Asser Institute
• Ms. Ruth Rohde, Researcher & Project Coordinator, Shadow World Investigations
• Dr. Nan Tian, Programme Director, Military Expenditure & Arms Production Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

MODERATORS

• Ms. Cindy Ebbs, Consultant, American Bar Association Center for Human Rights (ABA)
• Dr. Yvette Issar, Consultant, Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO)

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