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
European day for the victims of terrorism
11/03/2009
Minister for Europe Caroline Flint welcomed the fifth European day for the victims of terrorism on 11 March.
Bill Rammell visit to Tunisia
24/02/2009
Bill Rammell, Foreign Office Minister for North Africa and the Middle East, visited Tunisia on 25 February.
Global Threat Reduction Programme 6th Annual Report
17/02/2009
A report on progress made on reducing the threat of proliferation of dangerous nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical materials and expertise was published by the government, 17 February 2009.
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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