The VCDNP established a Task Force in late 2020 to examine and provide recommendations for approaches that could lead to increased access to nuclear science and technologies for peaceful uses.
A brief overview of the nuclear non-proliferation and safeguards aspects of the proposal for Australia to build and operate nuclear-powered submarines, authored by VCDNP Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson.
VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten has authored a new article on the nexus between peaceful uses and nuclear security, and the role of the IAEA in this regard.
On 21 June 2021, the VCDNP hosted a virtual book launch of The Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons: How It Was Achieved and Why It Matters, written by Ambassador Alexander Kmentt, Director of the Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Department at the Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs.
On 31 May 2021, the VCDNP held a webinar on the risk of use of nuclear weapons and risk reduction measures in the context of the upcoming Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
On 8 April 2021, the VCDNP hosted the launch of the 2020 edition of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor in cooperation with the Permanent Missions of Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand.
As the TPNW enters into force, questions arise regarding its interrelation with the NPT. VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane authored a new piece for the Deep Cuts Commission on this subject with co-authors Anastasia Malygina and Lina-Marieke Hilgert.
On 17 November 2020, the VCDNP and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK) held a webinar launch event for an extensive new report on Finland’s historical contributions to non-proliferation and nuclear safeguards.
VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane addressed the UK House of Lords regarding the extension of New START and steps that can be taken if the Treaty is not extended.
IONP Director Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova joined other experts for a virtual panel discussion on 3 September dedicated to the CTBT and the NPT 75 years after the dawn of the nuclear age.
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