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March 2021 Online Short Course on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament

On 15 – 26 March 2021, the VCDNP held its twenty-first intensive short course on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament for diplomats and practitioners.

Deep Cuts' Response to the UK Integrated Policy Review

Angela Kane, VCDNP Senior Fellow and Member of the trilateral Deep Cuts Commission, endorsed a recent Deep Cuts statement regarding the British nuclear deterrence policy

Fissile Material, Nuclear Testing and the Stockholm Initiative

In a recent UNIDIR webinar, VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova discussed prospects for progress with the Stockholm Initiative.

EU eLearning Unit: Gender and Disarmament

See the new EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium eLearning unit on gender and disarmament, authored by VCDNP Research Associate and Project/Events Manager Mara Zarka.

VCDNP Fact Sheet on Ensuring Effective and Sustainable Radiotherapy for Cancer Treatment

Briefs and Factsheets, Peaceful Uses, Publications

A new fact sheet authored by VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten sheds light on the facts about the use of radioactive sources versus linear accelerators for cancer care and puts cancer control using both methods into context in the case of Zambia.

States Parties’ Experience in Implementing the Amendment to the CPPNM

On 9-10 March 2021, the VCDNP held a virtual workshop to discuss these issues and provide a platform to share national experiences in the implementation of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM).

Conventional Arms Control and Confidence- and Security-Building Measures for Students and Young Professionals

Are you under 35 years old and interested in military security in Europe? Do you want to win up to €3,000 and present your work to diplomats in Vienna? The VCDNP is proud to support the 2021 OSCE-IFSH Essay Competition, again as a co-organiser and judge.

February 2021 Introductory Course on the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

From 22 to 26 February 2021, the VCDNP held its first intensive introductory course on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) for students of biological and chemical sciences.

The Role of the United Nations in Times of Geopolitical Change

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane asked "where has the community spirit gone" in her remarks in a recent webinar on the role of the United Nations in times of geopolitical change.

Global Health Security Implications of COVID-19

With the COVID-19 pandemic now approaching its first anniversary, there are still many grey areas related to the virus, including security implications. Dr. Richard Pilch presented an analysis of these issues and offered his recommendations during a webinar on 25 February 2021.

Ensuring Access to Nuclear Technology for Human Health

25 February 2021

On 17 February 2021, the VCDNP held a virtual workshop on this complex topic with the aim to promote dialogue on the challenges to and opportunities for ensuring access to nuclear technology for human health, especially for cancer care.

Making a Better Open Skies Treaty

22 February 2021

The Open Skies Treaty is in crisis, but there are opportunities to not only save the treaty, but to improve it. On 18 February 2021, the VCDNP held a webinar with Dr. Peter Jones to discuss what those opportunities are and how they could be implemented.

Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament: Changes in the Field and Career Tracks

16 February 2021

On 10 February 2021 the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) launched their Young Women in Non‑Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative.

Show me the Progress: Resolution 1325 and Beyond

15 February 2021

Briefs and Factsheets, Publications

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane published a brief on women in peace and security issues with with the United Nations System Staff College and the  Group of Women Leaders Voices for Change and Inclusion.

Out of control? Disarmament and the Spiral of Distrust

15 February 2021

Arms Control, Commentary, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, Publications

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane discusses New START Extension, the TPNW's entry into force and the future of the JCPOA during a recent episode of Bayrischer Rundfunk’s podcast, “Dossier Politik.”

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