Posts with Tag: Europe

Europe at a Crossroads 

22 February 2026 • 
Following the publication of the new US National Security Strategy (NSS) and Europe’s reaction to it, VCDNP Senior Research Associate Federica Dall’Arche in an article for Formiche examines the fracture in the transatlantic relations, arguing that it reflects a longer-term strategic shift rather than a sudden change.
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What the End of New START Means for Europe

17 February 2026 • 
In a commentary for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, VCDNP Senior Fellow, Angela Kane, examines the consequences of the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) for Europe.
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How the Next UK Government Could Reduce the Risk of Nuclear War

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.
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The Gaza Conflict, Russia's Response, and Implications for the War in Ukraine

27 November 2023 • 
Senior Middle East expert Dr. Hanna Notte joined VCDNP Executive Director Elena Sokova for a conversation on the Gaza conflict and implications for Russian foreign policy and the war in Ukraine at a webinar for students and young professionals.
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The Nuclear Dimensions of the War Against Ukraine

24 October 2023 • 
The VCDNP and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) organised an outreach event at the University of Innsbruck to engage the next generation and raise awareness of non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control issues.
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Russia's War on Ukraine: The Implications for the Global Nuclear Order

VCDNP Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov and VCDNP Senior Research Associate Federica Dall’Arche contribute two chapters to the new book “Russia’s War on Ukraine: The Implications for the Global Nuclear Order”, published by Springer.
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The UK’s Potential in Nuclear Risk Reduction and Disarmament

29 September 2023 • 
VCDNP Research Associate Louis Reitmann recommended ways for the UK to strengthen its leadership for nuclear risk reduction and disarmament at the 2023 UK PONI Annual Conference.
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Dr. Hanna Notte speaks at Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn

14 May 2023 • 
Senior Research Associate Dr. Hanna Notte addressed the implications of the war in Ukraine for non-proliferation prospects in the Middle East at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn.
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What’s Next for the AUKUS Submarine Deal?

Following the AUKUS countries’ announcement of their intention to move forward with the provision of nuclear powered submarines to Australia, Research Associate Noah Mayhew published his analysis in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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Dr. Nikolai Sokov: "Russia is deploying nuclear weapons in Belarus. NATO shouldn’t take the bait."

27 April 2023 • 
Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov comments in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the recently announced nuclear sharing arrangement with Belarus.
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The War in Ukraine, Authoritarian Regimes and Opportunities for the Next Generation in Non-Proliferation: VCDNP and PRCP Joint Event at Charles University Prague

26 April 2023 • 
VCDNP colleagues joined the Peace Research Center Prague (PRCP) in the organisation of the PRCP Annual Conference at the Faculty of Law, Charles University Prague.
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Inheriting the Bomb: The Collapse of the USSR and the Nuclear Disarmament of Ukraine

14 April 2023 • 
At the launch of her new book Inheriting the Bomb, Dr. Mariana Budjeryn shared key findings from her decade-long research into Ukraine’s nuclear disarmament and explained their importance for today.
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The Proliferation Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: A Conversation with Professor Nicholas Miller

28 February 2023 • 
In this episode of Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower, hosts Sarah Bidgood (CNS) and Dr. Hanna Notte (VCDNP) speak with Nicholas Miller, associate professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College. Their conversation focuses on the proliferation implications of Russia’s war against Ukraine one year on.
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – The Iran Nuclear Price Tag

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).
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Russia in the Middle East After Ukraine

25 January 2023 • 
Senior Research Associate Dr. Hanna Notte is featured in the podcast "Babel", talking about Russia's interests in the Middle East and where they stand after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing economic and defence relationship with Iran, and how Arab states view the war in Ukraine.
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