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"In section 2 we take an empirical look at the pattern of highly qualified migration, i.e. the migration of highly qualified persons. In section 3 we discuss some theoretical issues in order to decide under which conditions highly qualified migration exerts harm on the sending country. In section 4 we discuss whether Germany is likely to lose from a brain drain. The final section summarizes the findings and draws some conclusions." (excerpt)

Investigates some obstacles prosecutors face in obtaining convictions in cases involving violations of legislation regarding the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Problems related to (1) averting the use of WMDs; (2) the dual-use, civil-military nature of biological, chemical, & nuclear technologies; (3) export controls on "strategic" goods & technologies; (4) the reshipment of such goods & technologies; & (5) jurisdictional issues. Illustrative examples are offered of cases that have or are due to come to trial in international courts in The Hague, Netherlands. K. Hyatt Stewart

Discusses how the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was augmented by the 2004 UN Security Council's Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540), which obliges all member states to take steps to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), particularly by nonstate actors. The central tenets of UNSCR 1540 & the BWC regarding the disarmament & nonproliferation of biological weapons are outlined & the international legal regimes established to support their provisions are examined; state obligations under each instrument regarding the regulation of biological materials & weapons are described. K. Hyatt Stewart

"The main strategy that has allowed the European Union to exert a strong democratic leverage over the accession candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe has been political conditionality, and it seems that the intention of the European Union is to replicate this success story with European Neighbourhood Policy partners. This essay focuses on the EU's implementation of political conditionality in two case studies: Turkey and Morocco. In particular, two questions are addressed: is the specific content of the EU's political conditions useful for the country's democratization process, and what is the level of determinacy of the EU's political conditions?" (author's abstract)

Examines some programs & activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) relevant to the UN Security Council's Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540), adopted in Apr 2004 as a measure obliging all member states to take steps to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), particularly by nonstate actors. The role of the IAEA in preventing nuclear material & related technologies from falling into the hands of nonstate actors is described, highlighting legislative, technical, training, monitoring, assessment, & support activities. The mutually reinforcing nature of the goals & objectives of UNSCR 1540 & the IAEA is demonstrated. K. Hyatt Stewart