The Center launched an International Export Control Association in 2006. The Association, guided by a charter, is comprised of non-government experts and groups that share an interest in strengthening export controls and provide a forum for centers and experts to pool their expertise. Approximately 40 Participants from 19 different states attended the first inaugural conference, representing a wide range of different institutions and organizations.
The strategic trade control program at CITS focuses on controlling proliferation-related trade. Strategic trade controls, namely government efforts to regulate and monitor the trade in sensitive weapons and related technologies, are a critical tool for reducing the risk of dangerous weapons falling into the wrong hands and preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction in the ever-expanding global economy. The strategic trade control program includes research, outreach, and training projects aimed at strengthening export controls internationally.
