{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c/6723712d0e172486e430a6d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The regional code of conduct for missiles in the Middle East with Prof Dr Karim El-Baz","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65b7ceb0124cd20018047a5c/1730375005625-cd864c25-513f-43fe-b756-eafa5362547f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the fourth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Timothy Wright and his guest Prof Dr Karim El-Baz explore the complex landscape of missile proliferation in the Middle East. Together, they discuss the historical and strategic foundations that influence state and non-state actors to develop or possess missile capabilities. With the global arms control architecture being increasingly under greater pressure, Prof Dr El-Baz also provides expertise on the potential pathways for transparency and confidence-building measures, despite prevailing regional challenges.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This week's guest: Prof Dr Karim El-Baz is an assistant professor in the Political Science program at Galala University and a research fellow at the Royal Military College of Canada, who focusses on WMD proliferation in the Middle East with a specific focus on conventional weapons and ballistic missiles. &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This week’s host: <a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/people/defence-and-military-analysis/timothy-wright/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Timothy Wright</a> is a Research Associate for Defence and Military Analysis. Tim’s research focus is on the interplay of missile technology, arms control and strategic stability. Tim is a member of the research stream <a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/research/defence-and-military-analysis/missile-dialogue-initiative/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Missile Dialogue Initiative</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>‘<a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/podcasts/arms-control-poseur/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Arms Control Poseur</a>’ is a podcast series produced by the IISS <a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/research/strategy-technology-and-arms-control/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme</a> on behalf of the <a href=\"https://www.nonproliferation.eu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Date of Recording:<strong> 13&nbsp;August 2024 </strong>&nbsp;</p><p>The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.</p>","author_name":"The International Institute for Strategic Studies "}