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The IAEA and Irreversibility: Addressing Political, Institutional, and Technological Verification Challenges in Former Nuclear-Armed States

16 December 2024

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Briefs and Factsheets, Publications

Senior Research Associate Noah Mayhew has published an article in the Journal for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament with co-authors Dr. Leonardo Bandarra and Dr. Malte Göttsche.

Harnessing Peaceful Uses: Frameworks for Safety, Security, and Non-Proliferation

16 December 2024

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Briefs and Factsheets, Publications

In this Governing the Atom brief, Dr. Sarah Case Lackner, Ingrid Kirsten, and Benedict Höfter provide a succinct overview of the regulatory mechanisms for nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and export controls that facilitate peaceful uses of nuclear technology while protecting people and the environment, and contributing to global security.

Navigating the CTBTO: The Policy-Making Organs, Programmes, and Contribution to Science Diplomacy

12 November 2024

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Briefs and Factsheets, Non-Proliferation, Publications

In this edition of the Governing the Atom brief series, Senior Research Associate Noah Mayhew and Research Intern Benedict Höfter describe the CTBTO Preparatory Commission, its policy-making organs, and activities.

Ionising Radiation: Transforming Crops and Commerce in the 21st Century

16 October 2024

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Briefs and Factsheets, Peaceful Uses, Publications

In the first brief of the new Sustainable Solutions series, senior VCDNP experts Ingrid Kirsten and Anthony Stott outline the benefits of ionising radiation for agriculture and economic development, highlighting key applications, and explain how the IAEA supports access to the benefits of ionising radiation around the world.

The Battle of Kursk and the Potential for Escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian War

7 September 2024

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Commentary, Publications

Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov published an article in the Bulletin on Atomic Scientists exploring risks of escalation in the context of the Russian war against Ukraine.

Engaging Parliamentarians on Nuclear Security

2 September 2024

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Nuclear Security, Publications, Reports and Papers

The VCDNP and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) present key findings and recommendations on engaging parliamentarians on nuclear security in a new report, building on a high-level workshop, organised in April 2024.

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The Future of NATO’s Nuclear Posture and Arms Control in Today’s More Dangerous World

25 September 2024

Arms Control, Publications, Reports and Papers

Miles Pomper, David Santoro, and Dr. Nikolai Sokov published an occasional paper on the future of NATO’s nuclear posture and arms control in an international environment characterised by challenges that have emerged in recent years.

We Must Act to Reduce Risk of Nuclear War

Arms Control, Commentary, Disarmament, Publications

Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson calls for urgent action to reduce the risk of nuclear war and work towards nuclear disarmament in The Korea Times.

How the Next UK Government Could Reduce the Risk of Nuclear War

1 December 2023

Arms Control, Commentary, Disarmament, Publications

In Arms Control Today’s December 2023 edition, VCDNP Research Associate Louis Reitmann analyses policy options for renewed UK leadership on nuclear risk reduction and disarmament following the 2024 general election.

Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower: Russia’s Nuclear Fever – A Conversation with Rose Gottemoeller

Arms Control, Podcasts, Publications

In the 8th episode of Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower, Dr. Hanna Notte and CNS' Sarah Bidgood speak with Rose Gottemoeller, who is the Steven C. Hazy lecturer at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC).

Dr. Nikolai Sokov: "Russia is deploying nuclear weapons in Belarus. NATO shouldn’t take the bait."

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov comments in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the recently announced nuclear sharing arrangement with Belarus.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – The Iran Nuclear Price Tag

27 February 2023

Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications, Reports and Papers

VCDNP Senior Research Associate Dr. Hanna Notte writes for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung on how the war against Ukraine has influenced Russia’s approach towards efforts to restore the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA).

US-Russian Relations Can Still Get Worse

24 February 2023

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

Senior Research Associate Dr. Hanna Notte writes for War on the Rocks on the end of compartmentalisation in US-Russian relations.

Dr. Nikolai Sokov on the Risk of Nuclear Escalation

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

VCDNP Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov warns of Russian-Western nuclear war in an appearance on NHK Global.

Dr. Nikolai Sokov on Russia-Belarus Nuclear Sharing Arrangements

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

VCDNP Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov’s new piece in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists analyses the reasons for and the potential impact of Russia-Belarussian nuclear sharing.

New Videocast Seeks to Demystify Arms Control and International Security Issues

Arms Control, Disarmament, New Technologies, Non-Proliferation, Podcasts, Publications

In their new videocast, Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower, our VCDNP Senior Research Associate Dr. Hanna Notte and Sarah Bidgood, CNS, and their guests discuss arms control, nonproliferation, and international security issues—topics that have leapt to the forefront since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.

The Legality of Nuclear Weapons

Arms Control, Briefs and Factsheets, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, Publications

VCDNP Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson has published a brief with the APLN that reflects on the 1996 ICJ opinion on whether the threat or use of nuclear weapons in any circumstances permitted under international law.

Videocast Launch: Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower

1 February 2022

Arms Control, Disarmament, New Technologies, Podcasts, Publications

VCDNP Senior Research Associate Dr. Hanna Notte and CNS Director of the Eurasia Nonproliferation Program have launched a new video/podcast on arms control, nonproliferation, and international security issues.

From NATO to NPT and Beyond: Diversifying Debates, Expanding Nuclear Mindsets

19 January 2022

Arms Control, Disarmament, Publications, Reports and Papers

Nuclear-weapon States and non-nuclear-weapon States should begin inclusive deliberations about nuclear deterrence and nuclear disarmament, focusing on the principal drivers of the Humanitarian Initiative.

Winners of the Essay Competition on Conventional Arms Control and CSBMs in Europe

10 December 2021

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

The second OSCE essay competition for young scholars on conventional arms control and confidence- and security-building measures in Europe concluded on 8 December 2021.

Focusing the Message: Immediate Priorities for US-Russian Arms Control

23 November 2021

Arms Control, Briefs and Factsheets, Publications

Under the auspices of the trilateral Young Deep Cuts Commission, VCDNP Research Associate Noah Mayhew, with Artem Kvartalnov and Daria Selezneva, has published a policy brief, outlining priorities for US-Russia nuclear arms control.

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