Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
international organization based in The Hague
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Syria is engaging with international bodies like OPCW and IAEA regarding chemical weapons and nuclear programs, while asserting claims over the Golan Heights and Damascus.Some support2 reports
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UNHRC session in Geneva addresses Sudan conflict, prompting OPCW to be sought for an inquiry into chlorine use.Some support3 reports
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Bimal Patel, an Indian academic, serves on UN bodies and commissions, representing Indian expertise in international law.Some support2 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Donald Trump supported the process leading to OPCW's verification of chemical weapons discoveries in Syria.Well supported17 reports3 developments inside
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OPCW investigated alleged chemical attacks in Syria in 2020, with support from France and Finland.Some support1 report
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OPCW found evidence of chemical weapons use in Sudan.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Allegations of chemical weapons use by SAF in Khartoum, with shared evidence and resulting displacement of Sudanese.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ilham Aliyev issued presidential orders governing Azerbaijan's diplomatic representation to the OPCW.Some support1 report
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Around Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons this week
News at the entities that move Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons most-
United Nations StructuralThe UAE nominated Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for UN, and Péter Magyar was elected prime minister of Hungary.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Azerbaijan StructuralTensions exist between Turkish adviser Oktay Saral and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Ilham Aliyev StructuralAliyev chaired an operational meeting with the MoD and announced liberation via Twitter, while giving an interview to Fox News.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Syria StructuralSyria and Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral economic partnerships.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Sudan StructuralAn African Standby Force (EASF) meeting is underway in Kampala, with calls made to Djibouti, Comoros, and Sudan to participate.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Connections
The 16 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Fernando Arias Structural
Fernando Arias serves as the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
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Syria Structural
OPCW monitors, verifies, and oversees Syria's compliance with international chemical weapons obligations and disarmament efforts.
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Sudan Structural
Sudan is a formal member of the OPCW and is subject to its oversight and investigations regarding chemical weapons use.
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United Nations Structural
The UN provides the mandate and platform for the OPCW to carry out its specialized work against chemical weapons.
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Azerbaijan Structural
Azerbaijan maintains a permanent representative to the OPCW.
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Izumi Nakamitsu Operational
Izumi Nakamitsu actively participates in the implementation and governance processes of the OPCW.
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Bimal Patel Structural
Bimal Patel was an employee of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for 15 years.
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Government of Sudan Transactional
The Government of Sudan is formally seeking the OPCW's assistance to conduct an inquiry into the use of chemical weapons, specifically chlorine.
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Qatar Structural
Qatar participated in the consensus regarding the reinstatement of the OPCW.
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Finland Operational
Finland functionally supports the findings and work of the OPCW regarding chemical weapons.
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Donald Trump Operational
they act on each other directly
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Ilham Aliyev Structural
Ilham Aliyev's presidential orders govern the diplomatic representation of Azerbaijan to the OPCW.
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New York Times Mentioned together
The relationship involves the New York Times reporting on and corroborating findings of the OPCW regarding chemical weapons use.
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Asaad al-Shaibani Operational
Asaad al-Shaibani participated in discussions regarding the OPCW's roadmap for chemical weapons closure.
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Netherlands Shared context
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is based in the Netherlands.
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Damascus Shared context
The OPCW investigates chemical attacks that occurred in Damascus.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Syria is engaging with international bodies like OPCW and IAEA regarding chemical weapons and nuclear programs, while asserting claims over the Golan Heights and Damascus.
- UNHRC session in Geneva addresses Sudan conflict, prompting OPCW to be sought for an inquiry into chlorine use.
- OPCW investigated alleged chemical attacks in Syria in 2020, with support from France and Finland.
- OPCW found evidence of chemical weapons use in Sudan.
- Allegations of chemical weapons use by SAF in Khartoum, with shared evidence and resulting displacement of Sudanese.
August 2026
1 eventJune 2026
3 events- OPCW monitors chemical weapons in Syria, with the investigation involving the Assad regime, Russian influence, and US pressure.
- Bimal Patel, an Indian academic, serves on UN bodies and commissions, representing Indian expertise in international law.
- Donald Trump supported the process leading to OPCW's verification of chemical weapons discoveries in Syria.