Videos tagged with Treaty Negotiations

This video discusses the final day of United Nations Arms Trade Treaty negotiations, where consensus failed due to objections from countries like Iran, Syria, and North Korea. Despite the setback, the treaty is expected to proceed to the General Assembly, with concerns raised about potential implications for gun owners and the US's role. The discussion highlights the complex international dynamics and the ongoing debate surrounding arms control treaties.

This video discusses the breakdown of the Arms Trade Treaty negotiations at the UN on July 27, 2012. The US delegation, led by Tom Countryman, effectively halted the process by stating more time was needed to get it right, indicating a lack of consensus. This move was seen as a significant victory for gun rights advocates, as it pushed off contentious issues like civilian firearm ownership and ammunition. Several other countries, including Russia, Canada, and North Korea, also signaled their non-support for the draft treaty, further contributing to its stalled status. The future of the treaty now rests with the General Assembly, with potential for renewed discussions in late October or early November 2012.

This video discusses the ongoing negotiations for an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) at the United Nations, focusing on the challenges of defining scope and exclusions. Key points include the debate over broad versus narrow definitions of arms, the potential exclusion of sporting and antique firearms, and the persistent issue of self-defense not being explicitly addressed. The discussion highlights differing national perspectives, particularly between countries like Mexico pushing for broad definitions and others advocating for specific exclusions, and touches upon the practical difficulties of regulating ammunition.