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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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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 the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), mechanisms to control their further spread and pathways to disarmament. The course will take place online, during four half-days on 25 May 2023, 14:00 to 18:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST). The course will cover the fundamentals of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, as well as of missiles and other means of WMD delivery; threats associated with the military use of WMD and potential terrorist uses of chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear (CBRN) material (i.e. CBRN terrorism); arms control treaties; WMD-free zones; non-proliferation treaties and means of their verification; export controls; and mechanisms aimed at achieving disarmament. The course will also discuss the role of the nuclear and aerospace industries in preventing the spread and use of nuclear weapons. The course will be instructed by renowned experts on WMD non-proliferation, arms control, disarmament, export controls, verification and related subjects from SIPRI, other European research centres, think tanks and international organizations.
  Eligibility and application The course is open to all students currently enrolled in a university and pursuing a graduate or postgraduate degree in any nuclear or aerospace engineering discipline. Applications from qualified women and under-represented communities are encouraged. The language of instruction is English. There is no tuition fee. The deadline for applications is 16 April 2023. As space is limited, we recommend that applications are submitted as early as possible. Participants will be given access to preparatory materials. Applications should be submitted in English via SIPRI's electronic application system to be eligible. Please access the form via the ‘apply’ button at the end of this page. Please note that you will be asked to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a record of courses taken to date and grades received as well as a letter confirming your enrolment in a graduate/postgraduate programme. Selections will be finalized by 21 April 2023, and applicants will be informed thereafter. All inquiries about the course should be directed to Vitaly Fedchenko, Senior Researcher with the SIPRI Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme.  

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Vitaly Fedchenko, Senior Researcher : fedchenko@sipri.org

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, […]

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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

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 Generation

For 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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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 Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI) will hold a public webinar entitled: “Nuclear Weapons and Artificial Intelligence: Understanding the Nexus and Mitigating Risks”. The meeting will take place on Zoom on 16 March 2023from 17:00 to 18:00 (CET). The event will feature Marina Favaro, Senior Policy Analyst at Anthropic. The panellist will focus on the overlap between artificial intelligence and the nuclear domain, as well as the role for the private sector in developing standards and norms for AI. The event is aimed, in particular, at students and young specialists interested in learning more about the field of arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament, but also open to the general public. The working language will be English. Speaker:
  • Marina Favaro, Senior Policy Analyst, Anthropic
VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova will offer welcome remarks and moderate the event. We kindly ask you to RSVP using the online registration form below. The opinions/views expressed by the speaker in this event do not necessarily reflect the opinions/views of the VCDNP.

Registration and Questions

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.

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