Mara Zarka

Research Associate and Project Manager
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Areas of Research

  • Emerging and disruptive technologies
  • Security of nuclear and radiological materials against malicious non-State actors
  • Nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear governance
  • Peaceful uses of nuclear science, technology and applications

Background

Mara Zarka is a Research Associate and Project Manager at the VCDNP. She joined the Center in November 2013, previously working as Office and Events Manager and prior to that as Administrative Assistant and Events Coordinator. Her current research interests include the intersection of emerging and disruptive technologies with nuclear, the security of nuclear and radiological materials against malicious non-State actors, and the non-proliferation regime and nuclear governance. Previously she has contributed to projects focused on peaceful uses of nuclear science, technology and applications, IAEA safeguards and nuclear verification, and gender in non-proliferation and disarmament.

Prior to joining the VCDNP, she completed an internship at the International Peace Institute (IPI), Vienna Office, where she assisted in organizing the 43rd annual IPI Vienna Seminar focusing on the dangerous nexus between crime, conflict and terrorism. Ms. Zarka gained additional experience as an intern at the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization in Vienna, which sparked the topic of her bachelor’s thesis entitled “The Nuclear Ordeal: Explaining India’s Shift in Foreign Policy.” She has also worked on local political campaigns in the United States.

Education

Ms. Zarka is fluent in English and German, proficient in Spanish and has basic knowledge of French. She holds a Master of Advanced International Studies (M.A.I.S.) from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna (2013) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Psychology from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, USA (2010).

Related Content

Deterrence and Emerging Technologies (DET) Webinar Series
The DET Webinar Series will explore the impact of these new technologies on the stability of deterrence as well as the opportunities some new technologies can offer for arms control and confidence building measures.
14 October 2021 • 
Fall 2021 Online Short Course on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
On 27 September to 1 October 2021, the VCDNP held its twenty-second intensive short course on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament for diplomats and practitioners.
14 October 2021 • 
Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI)
The VCDNP and IAI in the framework of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium have launched the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI) to encourage young women and the next generation to enter the non proliferation, arms control and disarmament field.
24 July 2021 • 
Strengthening Security Through Education
VCDNP Project/Events Manager and Research Associate Mara Zarka spoke to the Faculties of the University of Belgrade, Military Academy, and Police Academy on non‑proliferation, arms control and disarmament education, as well as the work of the EUNPDC.
26 May 2021 • 
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