Posts with Tag: Safeguards

Conceptualisation in the IAEA Safeguards System and the Formation of Safeguards Culture

19 March 2024 •

Nuclear Safeguards, Publications, Reports and Papers

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

Navigating the IAEA Budget Process

13 June 2023 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Nuclear Safeguards, Peaceful Uses, Publications

A new VCDNP “Governing the Atom” brief focuses on the IAEA’s budget, the budget negotiation process, and challenges to the IAEA’s resources.

VCDNP at the 2023 INMM-ESARDA Annual Meeting

7 June 2023 •

Event Reports

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.

What’s Next for the AUKUS Submarine Deal?

28 April 2023 •

Commentary, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

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.

Inspectors for Peace: A History of the International Atomic Energy Agency

31 March 2023 •

Event Reports

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.

Report Launch: VCDNP-VERTIC Study on Understanding States’ Experiences in Safeguards

8 March 2023 •

Event Reports

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.

2023 Specialised Course “Safeguards for Policymakers: What You Need to Know”

3 March 2023 •

Course Reports, Event Reports

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”.

Understanding States’ Experiences in Safeguards: Challenges to and Opportunities for Entry into Force and Implementation

28 February 2023 •

Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications, Reports and Papers

A new study by the VCDNP with VERTIC provides recommendations for maximising the effect of outreach and capacity building activities in safeguards.

Transforming Nuclear Safeguards Culture: The IAEA, Iraq, and the Future of Non-Proliferation

7 February 2023 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP hosted a webinar with Dr. Trevor Findlay to discuss his new book on the evolution of organisational culture at the IAEA from the pre-1990 period until today.

A Comment on Nuclear-Powered Submarines: Let’s All Just Take a Breath

18 November 2022 •

Commentary, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

VCDNP Research Associate Noah Mayhew comments in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the AUKUS partnership with a view on the status of the provision of nuclear powered submarines to Australia.

Symposium on International Safeguards: the VCDNP’s Contribution to Safeguards Research, Dialogue, and Capacity Building

17 November 2022 •

Event Reports

VCDNP experts participated in the IAEA’s 2022 Symposium on International Safeguards, speaking at nine panel discussions, moderating two sessions, and submitting four papers for the event.

Six Questions on Naval Nuclear Propulsion and IAEA Safeguards

24 October 2022 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

The second brief in the “Governing the Atom Series” by VCDNP focuses on the compatibility of naval nuclear propulsion with key elements of the non-proliferation regime.

“Vienna Issues” and the Tenth NPT Review Conference

30 June 2022 •

Event Reports

On 15 June 2022, the VCDNP and CNS held a high level diplomatic workshop ahead of the Tenth NPT Review Conference with a particular focus on the non-proliferation and peaceful uses pillars.

How States Benefit from Amending or Rescinding Small Quantities Protocols

8 June 2022 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

The first edition of the VCDNP’s new “Governing the Atom Brief Series” focuses on how amending or rescinding small quantities protocols to safeguards agreements benefit the State in question.

IAEA Safeguards, Diversion and Non-Compliance

7 June 2022 •

Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications, Reports and Papers

VCDNP Non Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson’s new paper highlights the origins of the terms “diversion” and “non compliance” in the safeguards context and the importance of a clear understanding of these terms.

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