Posts with Tag: Non-Proliferation

Strengthening Monitoring and Verification in Support of the Nuclear Test Ban

20 December 2024 • 
The VCDNP hosted a seminar on strengthening the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) through advanced verification technologies, enhanced transparency, and strategies to reinforce the global nuclear no-test norm, in partnership with the Open Nuclear Network.
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The Non-Proliferation Considerations of Nuclear-Powered Submarines

31 October 2024 • 
In a piece published by the European Leadership Network, former VCDNP Research Intern Alexander Hoppenbrouwers explains diversion risks in nuclear-powered submarine programmes and how the IAEA can respond to them.
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Fall 2024 Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Short Course

9 October 2024 • 
The VCDNP hosted its 28th short course, training 24 diplomats and officials representing 23 countries in all world regions on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament issues.
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Generative AI in Diplomacy and WMD Non-Proliferation: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

24 September 2024 • 
A VCDNP workshop, led by Dr. Natasha Bajema, delved into the emerging role of generative AI in diplomacy and WMD non-proliferation. The session illuminated AI's potential to revolutionise the field while emphasising the critical need for caution, ethical considerations, and human oversight.
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VCDNP Delegation at the 2024 IAEA General Conference

24 September 2024 • 
VCDNP experts actively participated in the 2024 General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, including speaking at two side events.
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HALEU: Potential Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Implications

Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson explains how the proposed use of high-assay low enriched uranium may impact IAEA safeguards and the non-proliferation regime.
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Germany and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century: an Atomic Turning Point?

19 July 2024 • 
The VCDNP hosted Dr. Ulrich Kühn presenting the new book “Germany and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century: Atomic Zeitenwende?” focusing on Germany’s changing nuclear policies vis-à-vis profound shifts in the international security domain.
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Gender equality: Why is it still up for debate?

In a piece for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Senior Research Associate Federica Dall’Arche highlights how the G7 debate over abortion rights is the latest example of a regressive trend on gender equality issues, including in the nuclear field.
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Death Dust: The Rise, Decline and Future of Radiological Weapons Programmes

21 June 2024 • 
The VCDNP hosted a seminar on State radiological weapons programmes, informed by the recently published book Death Dust, including past case studies and prospects for their future regulation.
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High-Level Workshop on Universalisation of Legal Instruments for Nuclear Security

14 May 2024 • 
The VCDNP, in cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union, hosted 15 members of parliament and senior officials for a workshop on the importance of adhering to international legal instruments related to nuclear security.
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Lethal autonomous weapon systems: Where are we and what’s next?

19 April 2024 • 
At a VCDNP webinar, speakers discussed lethal autonomous weapon systems and highlight the need for an international legally binding instrument to regulate their development and use.
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Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain: Technical, Legal, and Ethical Perspectives

2 April 2024 • 
The VCDNP hosted a webinar exploring the rapidly evolving use of artificial intelligence in the military domain from technical, legal, and ethical perspectives.
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Spring 2024 Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Short Course

1 April 2024 • 
The VCDNP hosted its 27th short course, training 24 diplomats and officials representing 23 countries in all world regions on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament issues.
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Conceptualisation in the IAEA Safeguards System and the Formation of Safeguards Culture

A new paper by VCDNP Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson and co-author Valeri Bytchkov examines the conceptualisation of IAEA safeguards culture.
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Generative AI and Non-Proliferation

6 March 2024 • 
The VCDNP hosted a seminar with Dr. Ian Stewart, exploring how generative AI and large language models like ChatGPT could both aid and counteract the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
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