As part of the "Governing the Atom" brief series, VCDNP Senior Fellow Dr. Sarah Case Lackner provides a succinct overview of the purpose, history, and functioning of the International Conferences on Nuclear Security (ICONS).
VCDNP Senior Research Associates Anthony Stott and Ingrid Kirsten co-authored a paper on the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology in developing countries.
The VCDNP hosted a side event at the 2023 NPT Preparatory Committee meeting focused on IAEA coordinated research projects and expanding access to the benefits of ionising radiation.
In a side event held on the margins of the NPT Preparatory Committee meeting in Vienna experts and senior officials discussed the origins and implementation of the IAEA’s Seven Pillars for Nuclear Safety and Security.
The VCDNP held a seminar with Ambassador Stephan Klement, Mark Fitzpatrick, and Laura Rockwood to discuss their experiences in nuclear diplomacy with Iran.
The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on the nexus between the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and the Vienna-based international organisations.
VCDNP staff participated in seven sessions during the 2023 INMM-ESARDA Annual Meeting, including presentations on the safeguards implications of the war in Ukraine, corporate nuclear governance, partnerships in safeguards, and previous VCDNP research projects.
The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on the contribution of ionising radiation to trade and agriculture development, including the role of the private sector and the support provided by the IAEA.
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.
In a presentation of her book Inspectors for Peace, Dr. Elisabeth Röhrlich explained how a greater appreciation of the IAEA’s history can inform our understanding of the challenges it faces today.
The VCDNP launched a new study, titled “Understanding States’ Experiences in Safeguards: Challenges to and Opportunities for Entry into Force and Implementation”, at a hybrid event with IAEA officials.
From 20 to 24 February 2023, the VCDNP held its third specialised short course on nuclear safegards, titled “Safeguards for Policymakers: What You Need to Know”.
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