On 18 October 2023, the VCDNP and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) hosted an outreach event at the University of Innsbruck. The activity was organised within the framework of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), an effort of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) to engage the next generation and raise awareness of non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control issues.
Titled “The Nuclear Dimensions of the War against Ukraine”, the event included two panels.
The first panel discussion was dedicated to the current geopolitical situation in Europe and to nuclear risks associated with the war against Ukraine, including the potential use of nuclear weapons, risks related to the safety and security of nuclear facilities, as well as the impact of the war on nuclear arms control and disarmament.
Speakers included (in order of appearance):
The second panel was dedicated to the work of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium and opportunities for young women and the next generation in the arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament field.
The panel featured (in order of appearance):
Both panels were moderated by Martin Senn, Professor at the University of Innsbruck.
The Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI) is made possible by the generous support of the European Union. It aims to engage the next generation and raise awareness of non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control issues. The VCDNP and IAI thank the University of Innsbruck for hosting the event.