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– The 2022 Proliferation Awareness Course organised by VCDNP will be held from 23 to 25 February 2022 in Vienna, on ‘The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: History, Threats and Solutions’.
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May 2023, WMD Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Pathways: intensive online introductory course for students of nuclear and aerospace engineering disciplines
SIPRI and the European Union Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) invite graduate and postgraduate students of nuclear and aerospace engineering disciplines to apply for an intensive online introductory course on […]
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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 the Charles University of Prague
The War in Ukraine, Authoritarian Regimes and Opportunities for the Next Generation in Non-Proliferation: VCDNP and PRCP joint event at the Charles University of Prague On 21 April 2023, […]
Find out more »The War in Ukraine, Authoritarian Regimes and Opportunities for the Next Generation in Non-Proliferation: VCDNP and PRCP joint event at the Charles University of Prague
On 21 April 2023, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) joined the Peace Research Center Prague (PRCP) in the organization of the PRCP Annual Conference at the Charles University, Faculty of Law.
The VCDNP contributed to the event as part of its outreach activity to European universities under the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI). The YWNGI was jointly established by the VCDNP and the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and within the framework of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) in an effort to engage the next generation in non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control.
The first panel of the event was dedicated to the War in Ukraine. Speakers provided an assessment one year after the start of the conflict, discussing current developments, the military strategies of both sides, as well as possible future scenarios. The panel was moderated by Michal Smetana (PRCP) and included the following speakers:
- Sir Lawrence Freedman (King’s College London)
- Nina Tannenwald (Brown University)
- Harald Müller (Peace Research Institute Frankfurt/PRCP)
- Hanna Notte (VCDNP)
From the left: Michal Smetana, Sir Lawrence Freedman, Nina Tannenwald, Hanna Notte and Harald Müller
The second panel, dedicated to authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and North Africa, featured:
- Noura Wahby (American University in Cairo)
- Tereza Jermanová (PRCP)
- Jakub Koláček (Charles University)
The panel was moderated by Jan Daniel (PRCP) and explored authoritarian practices as well as ways in which the undemocratic rule is challenged by citizens and various movements.
From the left: Jan Daniel, Noura Wahby, Jakub Koláček, and Tereza JermanovÁ
The third panel was dedicated to the work of the EUNPDC and to opportunities for young women and the next generation in the arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament field. The panel featured:
- Paola Tessari (IAI)
- Federica Dall’Arche (VCDNP)
From the left: Paola Tessari and Federica Dall’Arche
Harald Müller, one of the original co-founder of the EUNPD Consortium, also contributed to the panel, sharing his experience in establishing the Consortium.
Harald Müller talking about the EUNPD Consortium
All panels were followed by Q&A sessions.
The presentation of the event is available on : The EUNPD Consortium and its work For further informations on Youth opportunities linked with the consortium activities : Additional Opportunities for the Next GenerationFor more information, please refer to the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative website or to the Event Page
Nuclear Weapons and Artificial Intelligence: Understanding the Nexus and Mitigating Risks
Nuclear Weapons and Artificial Intelligence: Understanding the Nexus and Mitigating Risks The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non‑Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) in the framework of the […]
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We kindly ask you to RSVP using the online registration form. Should you have any questions, please direct your inquiries to events@vcdnp.org or call VCDNP at +43-1-236-94-82. In case you have troubles accessing the online registration form, please email events@vcdnp.org.LATEST PUBLICATIONS OF THE CONSORTIUM
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11 April 2023Muhammed Ali Alkiş, EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Papers, no. 82, April 2023
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23 November 2022Benjamin Wakefield, EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Papers, no. 81, November 2022
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