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10 June 2024

Thirteenth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consultative Meeting

The thirteenth consultative meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium was a research, reflection, and exchange event with two distinct parts. The first part of our meeting was devoted […]

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The thirteenth consultative meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium was a research, reflection, and exchange event with two distinct parts. The first part of our meeting was devoted to the impact of major current factors in the evolution of non-proliferation and disarmament issues: Russia's aggressive foreign policy, emerging and disruptive technologies, the assertion of Chinese power, and the multidimensional crisis affecting the Middle East region. The implementation and universalisation of the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines will also be addressed. The second part looked at general trends and specific updates: the global movement of arms transfers, the fight against diversion (technical and political tools, and the role of Industry), and the latest issues in the use of artificial intelligence in military matters. As in previous years, theoretical, institutional, political, and industrial approaches were combined to provide the most useful responses to the new security challenges. To make our sessions as interactive as possible, the Mentimeter tool was used in a very integrated way for each of the sessions.

Seven interviews were conducted on the margins of the thirteenth Consultative Meeting.

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12 September 2023

Twelfth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium

The 12th Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held on 12 and 15 June 2023. Organised by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), the […]

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The 12th Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held on 12 and 15 June 2023. Organised by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), the meeting focused on the European angle of the current topics of debate: interests of the EU, impacts of risks and threats on European security interests, and common policies. In addition, the Meeting focused on technical, operational, and strategic approaches to the questions posed, trying to step back from the current debates to give them analytical depth. The eleventh consultative meeting (the year before) was devoted to a review of multilateral control export regimes. The 15 June 2023 meeting extended this reflection by focusing on European actions in support of EU’s own policy goals as well as of the existing major multilateral treaties and mechanisms to fight against diversion and illicit trafficking of conventional weapons, the control of transfer of dual-use and emerging goods and technologies against the backdrop of present security challenges, and the current normative approaches to the technological debate on weaponisation of emerging technologies, to identify potential gaps in strategic trade control and ways to address them. The participants were encouraged to draw conclusions to inform the upcoming review of Common Position 944/2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, and present works of the Dual-Use Working Party. As far as non-proliferation and disarmament are concerned, the12 June 2023 meeting focused on nuclear, ballistic and space issues in relation to the current major technological and strategic challenges: hypervelocity and increasing conventional penetration capabilities, dual systems, integration of command-and-control systems, multi-domain approaches. These challenges were explored in a few specific case studies: strategic instability in North-East Asia, the Iranian nuclear and ballistic issue, the dynamics of action-reaction in Asia-Pacific around the case of the AUKUS partnership. [embeddoc url="https://www.nonproliferation.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EUNPDC-12th-Consultative-Meeting_Agenda.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
14 September 2022

Eleventh Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium

The 11th Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held on 14 and 15 September 2022. Organised by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), the […]

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The 11th Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held on 14 and 15 September 2022. Organised by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), the meeting focused on the topicality of multilateral export control regimes. A long-standing and important part of the global non-proliferation architecture, multilateral export control regimes are informal groups of states that agree to coordinate their export control policies and practices for military and/or dual-use goods and technologies in order to prevent the associated proliferation risks. In addition to the four main existing regimes (the Australia Group, the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies), specific European mechanisms have been added over time. Thus, a EU regulation governs the export control regime of dual-use items. Additional restrictive measures (such as the sanctions imposed on Russia after the launch of its armed aggression against Ukraine, for example) have been or may be added to these mechanisms, whether voluntary or binding. All these measures play a direct role in the fight against proliferation, but also in disseminating norms and involving industrial and scientific stakeholders in the global security architecture. This eleventh Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium was devoted to a critical review of existing regimes. In particular, addressed the question of their effectiveness, the issue of inter-regime coordination, the question of control of emerging technologies, and the particular case of European policy, including dual-use and the war in Ukraine. [embeddoc url="https://www.nonproliferation.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Agenda-EUNPDC-11th-Consultative-Meeting-14-15-09-2022.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
16 September 2021

Tenth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (hybrid format)

The 10th Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held in a hybrid format on 16 and 17 September 2021. Organised by the Fondation pour la […]

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The 10th Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held in a hybrid format on 16 and 17 September 2021. Organised by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), the meeting addressed the challenges and opportunities pertaining to the upcoming NPT Review Conference, the situation in the Indo-Pacific, as well as the issue of new technologies and arms control in the plenary sessions. In addition, breakout sessions were organised on missiles in the Middle East, the security architecture in Europe and cyber issues. The virtual format allowed more than 100 participants representing EU Member States, the EU, and research centres of the EUNPDC Network to take part. Thursday, 16 September 2021 15:00: Opening of the virtual session 15:15 – 15:30 Welcome and introduction to the meeting Amb. Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation and Head of the EEAS Disarmament Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique 15:30 – 16:30 Towards the tenth NPT review conference Chair: Sibylle Bauer, Director of Studies, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Speakers: -           Maximillian Hoell, Policy fellow, European Leadership Network -           Amélie Delaroche, Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva -           Clara Portela, Research fellow, EUISS 16:30: Break 17:00-18:00 The EU, non-proliferation & disarmament in the Indo-Pacific Chair: Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique Speakers: -           David Pusztai, EEAS (TBC) -           Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu (PhD), Associate Fellow, Geneva Centre for Security Policy   Friday, 17 Septembre 2021 09:00 – 10:00: Breakout sessions   10:00 – 10:30: Break 10:30 – 11:30 New technologies and arms control Chair: Niklas Schörnig, Senior researcher, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Speakers: -           Lene L. Hove Rietveld, Policy Adviser, European External Action Service (on the Strategic EU Process on Responsible Military Use of New Technologies) -           Alisha Anand, research fellow, UNIDIR (TBC) -           Sitki Egeli, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business, Political Science and International Relations, IZMIR Faculty of Economics   11:30 – 11:45 Concluding remarks Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique Amb. Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation and Head of the EEAS Disarmament Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division  
10 September 2020

Ninth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consultative Meeting – virtual event

10 September 2020 – 11 September 2020 The 9th consultative meeting of the EU Consortium on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament was held on 10 and 11 September 2020 in remote format. […]

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10 September 2020 – 11 September 2020

The 9th consultative meeting of the EU Consortium on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament was held on 10 and 11 September 2020 in remote format. It was an opportunity to welcome the new Special Envoy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation and Head of the EEAS Disarmament Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division, Ambassador Marjolijn van Deelen, who focused her presentation on the challenge of multilateralism in arms control. This year, our consultative meeting also addressed in particular Arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament challenges in the context of the global health crisis; the challenges facing the EU in the run-up to the 10th NPT Review Conference to be held in 2021; Artificial Intelligence in weapon systems, the norm of non-use of chemical and biological weapons, key developments in the global and European arms trade, and attempted to elaborate a long-term view on non-proliferation and export control regimes. Despite the format constrained by sanitary conditions, the meeting allowed more than 80 European participants representing States, the EU, and research centres of our Consortium network to discuss the thorny questions that the particularly tense strategic environment poses in terms of arms control and international security. Year after year, changes in the technological context in which new weapons systems are emerging are increasingly at the heart of the reflections of our group, with the aim of placing European action at the forefront of the new challenges facing arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. Noteworthy this year: for many participants, the global sanitary crisis will probably have contributed to increasing the polarization in arms control and disarmament.

10 September 2020

15:15 – 15:30 Welcome and introduction to the meeting Amb. Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation and Head of the EEAS Disarmament Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, FRS, France 15:30 – 16:30 Arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament challenges in the context of the global health crisis Chair: Sibylle Bauer, Director of studies, SIPRI Speakers: -           Amb. Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation and Head of the EEAS Disarmament Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division -           Elena Sokova, Director, VCDNP -           Emmanuelle Maitre, Research fellow, FRS 17:00-18:00 Is the postponement of the Tenth NPT Review Conference an opportunity? Chair: Ettore Greco, Executive Vice-President, IAI Speakers: -           Narcisa Vladulescu, Chair of the Non-Proliferation Council Working Party (CONOP), EEAS -           Océane Tranchez, Researcher, IESD -           Marion Messmer, Co-Director, BASIC

11 september 2020

09:00 – 10:00: Breakout sessions 10:30 – 11:30 A long-term view on non-proliferation and export control regimes Chair: Stéphane Chardon, DG TRADE, European Commission Speakers: -           Melissa Hanham, Deputy director, Open Nuclear Network -           Aude Jalabert, Trade Compliance Manager at Infineon Technologies AG -           Jean Masson, Research fellow, FRS 11:30 – 11:45 Concluding remarks Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, FRS Amb. Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation and Head of the EEAS Disarmament Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division  
11 June 2019

Eighth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consultative Meeting

The Eighth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held in Brussels (Breydel building) on 11 and 12 June 2019. This year’s debates addressed six current […]

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The Eighth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (EUNPD) Consortium was held in Brussels (Breydel building) on 11 and 12 June 2019. This year’s debates addressed six current and future challenges: Missile proliferation and new tools and initiatives to fight against it, the renewal of arms control thinking towards outer space, the increasing nuclear and ballistic challenges in North East Asia, including the nuclear crisis in the Korean peninsula since the Singapore summit in May 2018, the future of strategic arms control and the role the EU in the future of security architecture in Europe, new technologies and arms control, including artificial intelligence, and the study and definition of hybrid warfare and cyber risks. While the beginning of our century has been characterised by the deconstruction of a significant part of the arms control architecture developed in the post-Cold War years, European countries find themselves in a paradoxical situation: The EU has become a global actor in non-proliferation and disarmament since the adoption of the 2003 Common Strategy; at the same time, security within Europe's borders has been attacked in such a way that today's collective European security frameworks are fragile. In this context, this Eighth Consultative Meeting of the EUNPD Consortium was a privileged opportunity to collectively rethink what multilateral arms control can bring to European security interests.  
Five interviews were conducted on the margins of the Eighth Consultative Meeting. With : • Benjamin Hautecouverture, Head, Arms control and Technologies programme, FRS • Jacek Bylica, Principal Adviser and Special Envoy for Non-proliferation and Disarmament, EEAS • Renata Dwan, Director, UNIDIR • Frank Meeussen, Policy Officer, Conventional arms export control, EEAS • Névine Schepers, Research Associate, Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Policy programme, IISS

Agenda

Tuesday, 11 June 2019

14:45 – 15:15 Registration 15:15 – 15:30 Welcome and introduction to the meeting 15:30 – 17:00 Dealing with missile proliferation: tools, approaches, initiatives 17:00-18:30 Arms control in outer space 19:15 Dinner

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

08:15 – 08:45 Registration 08:45 – 10:45 Proliferation challenges in North East Asia 10:45 – 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 – 13:00 The future of strategic arms control 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:00 New technologies and their implications for arms control (including LAWS and AI) 16:00 – 16:15 Coffee break 16:15 – 18:15 Hybrid warfare, cyber risks and threats and arms control 18:15 – 18:30 Concluding remarks  
04 September 2018

Seventh Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

The Seventh Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) was held in Brussels (Borschette Center) on 4 and 5 September 2018. ​ It tackled the most pressing […]

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The Seventh Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) was held in Brussels (Borschette Center) on 4 and 5 September 2018. ​ It tackled the most pressing challenges in the Middle East (the US withdrawal from the JCPOA in May 2018) and in North East Asia (which “denuclearization” process for the DPRK after the June 2018 Singapore Summit?), the nuclear disarmament objective in a constraint strategic environment, the UN Secretary general’s disarmament agenda, the reinforcement of the chemical weapons prohibition norm after the 2017 crises, and the EU strategy against illicit small arms and light weapons. It cannot be denied that the present context is not auspicious to progress in the non-proliferation and disarmament realm: The global environment has seen many challenges to the normative order for several years (North Korea’s withdrawal from the NPT in 2003, US and Russia’s strategic dialogue stalemate since 2014, chemical weapons use in the Syrian conflict since 2013, etc.); existing arms control and non-proliferation agreements are getting dangerously close to unravelling. In such a context, it was widely acknowledged by the hundred participants to the meeting that the EU has a special responsibility to uphold existing regimes in a coherent, concerted and effective way, pursuant to the principle of “effective multilateralism” which has been the cornerstone of the European Strategy against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction since 2003.    

Agenda

Tuesday, 4 September 2018

13:30 – 14:00 Registration 14:00 – 14:15 Welcome and introduction to the meeting Benjamin Hautecouverture, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service 14:15 – 15:45 The revision of the EU Strategy against illicit SALW and their ammunition Chair: Frank Meeussen, European External Action Service Speakers: - Damien Spleeters, Conflict Armament Research - Fabio Marini, DG Home 15:45-16:00 Coffee break 16:00 – 18:00 The chemical weapons non-use norm after the Special Conference of States Parties to the CWC Chair: Christopher Daase, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Speakers: - Elisande Nexon, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique - Una Becker-Jakob, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt - Dimitris Iliopoulos, EEAS, Former EU Liaison Officer to OPCW 19:00 Dinner   [caption id="attachment_7341" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Credit: FRS[/caption]  

Wednesday, 5 September 2018

08:15 – 08:45 Registration 08:45 – 10:45 The JCPOA after the US withdrawal Chair: Stephan Klement, European External Action Service Iran Task Force Speakers: - Tytti Erastö, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute - Louis de Gaulle, Le Club des Juristes 10:45 – 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 – 13:00 The DPRK crisis after the Singapore summit Chair: Laura Rockwood, Vienna Center on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Speakers: - Mark Fitzpatrick, International Institute for Strategic Studies - Tongfi Kim, Vesalius College 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:00 Nuclear disarmament, the NPT review process and the TPNW: Prospects for the EU Chair: Ettore Greco, Istituto Affari Internazionali Speakers: - Emmanuelle Maître, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique - Bruno Hellendorff, Egmont 16:00 – 16:15 Coffee break 16:15 – 17:45 UNSG's Disarmament agenda Chair: Maria Mekri, SaferGlobe Speakers: - Renata Dwan, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research - Cristina Varriale, Royal United Services Institute - Anne Kemppainen, EUDEL Geneva 17:45 – 18:00 Concluding remarks Benjamin Hautecouverture, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service
14 June 2017

Sixth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

  The Sixth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium took place on 14 June 2017 in the Charlemagne Building, Brussels.   Wednesday, 14 June 2017 09:30 – 09:40 Welcome […]

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  The Sixth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium took place on 14 June 2017 in the Charlemagne Building, Brussels.  

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

09:30 – 09:40 Welcome and introduction to the meeting Giorgio Franceschini, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service
09:40 – 11:15 The Revision of the 2005 EU Strategy to combat the illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition Chair: Frank Meeussen, European External Action Service Speaker: James Bevan, Conflict Analysis Research Speaker: An Vranckx, Independent Expert Speaker: Mark Bromley, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
11:45-13:00 Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS) as a focus of the discussion in the framework of the CCW work programme of 2017 Chair: Lene Lindholft Rietveld, European External Action Service Speaker: Vincent Boulanin, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Speaker: Anja Dahlmann, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik – German Institute for International and Security Affairs
14:00 – 15:30 Recent use of chemical weapons by state and non-state actors in Syria and Iraq, and international responses Chair: Emil Kazakov, European External Action Service Speaker: Jean Pascal Zanders, Independent Expert Speaker: Dimitris Iliopoulos, European External Action Service
16:00 – 17:30 Current challenges in the field of ballistic missiles non-proliferation (MTCR, HCoC, INF, BMD systems) Chair: Bruno Hanses, European External Action Service Speaker: Marek Szczygieł, Chairman of the Hague Code of Conduct (HCoC) Speaker: Stéphane Delory, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique
17:30 – 18:00 Concluding remarks Giorgio Franceschini, Chairman of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service
07 October 2016

Fifth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

  Thursday 7 July 2016 Welcome and introduction 09:00 - 10:00 Registration and welcome breakfast 10:00 - 10:15 Welcome and introduction to the meeting Giorgio Franceschini, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Joëlle […]

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Thursday 7 July 2016

Welcome and introduction
09:00 - 10:00 Registration and welcome breakfast
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome and introduction to the meeting Giorgio Franceschini, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Joëlle Jenny, European External Action Service
Session 1: Preventing CBRN Terrorism
10:15 - 11:45 EU support for preventing proliferation and use of biological, chemical, radiological and nuclear weapons, including by non-state actors  Chair: Bruno Dupré, European External Action Service Speaker (Chem.): Dimitris Iliopoulos, European External Action Service (download the presentation) Speaker (Bio): Richard Guthrie, CBW Events Speaker (Radiological / Nuclear): Matthew Cottee, International Institute for Strategic Studies Discussant: Nomi Bar-Yaacov, Chatham House
11:45 - 12:45 A mid-term assessment of the Comprehensive Review of UNSCR 1540 Implementation: Implications and Options for the EU Chair: Vicente Garrido Rebolledo, INCIPE Speaker: Scott Spence, VERTIC (download the presentation) Speaker: Sibylle Bauer, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
12:45 - 14:15 Lunch
Session 2: Arms export control
14:15 - 15:00 The way ahead for the ATT Chair: Pierre-Arnaud Lotton, European External Action Service Speaker: Elli Kytömäki, Chatham House (download the presentation) Speaker: Michael Brzoska, Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (download the presentation)
15:00 - 15:45 Increasing accountability: end-user control and identification of diversion Chair: Frank Meeussen, European External Action Service Speaker: Paul Holtom, Coventry University (download the presentation) Speaker: Sarah Parker, Small Arms Survey
15:45 – 16:15 Coffee break
Session 3: Non-proliferation diplomacy and sanctions
16:15 – 17:30 Assessing the High Level Review of United Nations Sanctions: What way forward for EU non-proliferation sanctions? Chair: Teresa Archer Pratas, European External Action Service Speaker: Per Saland, Former Sanctions Coordinator, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Speaker: Clara Portela, Singapore Management University (download the presentation)
 

Friday 8 July 2016

Session 4: EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Policy
09:00 – 10:00 EU priorities for and contribution to the 2016 BTWC Review Conference Chair: Emil Kazakov, European External Action Service Speaker: James Revill, University of Sussex (download the presentation) Speaker: Kathryn Millett, Biosecure
10:00 – 11:00 Recent developments in the field of nuclear disarmament Chair: Judit Körömi, European External Action Service Speaker: Jenny Nielsen, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (download the presentation) Speaker: Oliver Meier, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00 The EU role in non-proliferation diplomacy with Iran and the DPRK Chair: Benjamin Hautecouverture, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique Speakers (Iran): Annika Weidemann, European External Action Service Iran Task Force and Tarja Cronberg, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Speaker (DPRK): Andrea Berger, Royal United Services Institute
13:00 – 13:15 Closing of the meeting  Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service Giorgio Franceschini, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
 
13 June 2015

Fourth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium took place on 13 and 14 July 2015 at the Borschette Conference Centre in Brussels. As the previous meeting – the […]

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The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium took place on 13 and 14 July 2015 at the Borschette Conference Centre in Brussels.

As the previous meeting – the Third Consultative Meeting from 3-4 November 2014 – it took place under Council Decision 2014/129/CFSP; it will be followed by the Fifth Consultative Meeting in 2016, which completes the series of consultative meetings within the contract period covered by CD 2014/129/CFSP. The Fourth Consultative Meeting was attended by 76 participants coming from the European External Action Service, the EU Commission, the EU Member States, the EU think tanks and the EU academic world, as well as by three independent experts from Norway, Switzerland and Singapore University. Additionally, four EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Interns were present at the meeting. The aim of the consultative meetings is to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of views on non-proliferation and disarmament matters for European experts, researchers, academics and practitioners.    

Monday, 13 July, 2015

Welcome and introduction into the meeting
09:00 - 10:00 Registration and welcome breakfast
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome and introduction to the meeting Giorgio Franceschini, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Joëlle Jenny, European External Action Service
Session 1: Nuclear non-proliferation
10:15 - 12-15 Implementing an Iran nuclear deal: the EU role Chair: Stephan Klement, European Commission, Directorate-General for Energy Speaker: Clara Portela, Singapore Management University (download the presentation) Speaker: Mark Fitzpatrick, International Institute for Strategic Studies (download the presentation)
12:15 - 13:45 Lunch
13:45 - 15:30 The EU at the 2015 NPT Review Conference Chair: Judit Körömi, European External Action Service Speaker: Camille Grand, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique Speaker: Alexander Kmentt, Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
Session 2: Conventional and non‐conventional terrorism threats
16:00 – 17:00 Terrorism threats to EU internal and external security from illicit trafficking of SALW  Chair: Carolin Thielking, European External Action Service Speaker: Nils Duquet, Flemish Peace Institute (download the presentation) Speaker: Ian Anthony, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
17:00 – 18:00 Preventing nuclear terrorism: What are the EU’s ambitions for the last Nuclear Security Summit in 2016? Chair: John Bernhard, Independent Advisor on Political and Legal Issues  Speaker: Said Abousahl, European Commission, Joint Research Centre (download the presentation) Speaker:Egle Murauskaite, Center for International Development and Confabousahllict Management, University of Maryland

Tuesday, 14 July, 2015

Session 3: Towards the BTWC Review Conference
09:00 – 10:15 EU options for the last intersessional process before the 2016 BTWC RevCon Chair: Cindy Vestergaard, Danish Institute for International Studies Speaker: Jean Pascal Zanders, The Trench, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (download the presentation) Speaker: Iris Hunger, Federal Information Centre for Biological Threats and Special Pathogens, Robert Koch Institute
Session 4: Emerging issues in arms control
10:15 – 11:30 Verification of nuclear weapon disarmament: can the EU play a role? Chair: Piotr Szymanski, European Commission, Directorate-­‐General for Energy  Speaker: Andreas Persbo, Verification Research, Training and Information Centre Speaker: Ole Reistad, Institute for Energy Technology / University of Oslo
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 – 13:15 Militarized competition in outer space and the EU draft International Code of Conduct Chair: Giorgio Franceschini, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Speaker: Xavier Pasco, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (download the presentation) Speaker: Jana Robinson, Prague Security Studies Institute (download the presentation)
13:15 – 13:30 Closing of the meeting  Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service Giorgio Franceschini, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

03 October 2014

Third Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

Final Program     The Third Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium took place on 3 and 4 November in Brussels. It continues the series of European expert meetings, […]

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Final Program

   

The Third Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium took place on 3 and 4 November in Brussels. It continues the series of European expert meetings, which started in 2011 with the so-called Kick-off Meeting and was followed by the Second Consultative Meeting in 2013. Both events took place under the Council Decision 2010/799/CFSP.

The aim of the consultative meetings is to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of views on non-proliferation and disarmament matters for European experts, researchers, academics and practitioners. The Third Consultative Meeting took place under the Council Decision 2014/129/CFSP and will be followed by a fourth and fifth meeting in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The meeting was attended by 91 participants coming from the External Action Service (15), other EU Institutions (4), the EU Member States (28), International Organizations (1), the EU think tanks and the EU academic world (40), as well as from three independent experts from Norway (1) and Switzerland (2). 20 EU Member states were represented by (at least) one official delegate at the meeting. It was the highest number of EU MS at the consultative meetings, so far. Also the new EU Member Croatia sent one delegate from the capital.

Monday, November 3, 2014

  • Welcome and Introduction into the Meeting
    • 9:30 – 10:30 : Registration and Welcome Coffee
    • 10:30 – 10:15 : Welcome and Introduction to the Meeting
      • Harald Müller, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
      • Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service (EEAS)
  • Session 1 Repercussions of the Ukraine Crisis
    • 10:45 – 12:30 : Chair/ Harald Müller, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
    • Implications of the Ukraine crisis on the nuclear non-proliferation regime
      • Speaker: Łukasz Kulesa, European Leadership Network (ELN)
    • Challenges for the global arms control regime and cooperative security with Russia
      • Speaker: Jiří Schneider, Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI)
      • Speaker: Paolo Foradori, University of Trento
  • Session 2: Controlling Unconventional and Conventional Arms in the Middle East and in North Africa (MENA)
    • 14:00 – 15:30 : Light at the end of the tunnel? The Syrian chemical weapon programme and the Iranian nuclear dossier
    • 16:00 – 17:30 : Tracking the flow of conventional weapons to state and non-state actors in MENA
      • Chair: Thanos Dokos, Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
      • Speaker (EU arms transfers): Jan Grebe, Bonn International Centre for Conversion (BICC)
      • Speaker (spread of arms to non-state actors): Ali Arbia, Small Arms Survey

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

17 June 2013

Second Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

Final Program Monday, June 17, 2013 Welcome and Introduction into the Meeting 9:00 – 10:00 : Registration and Welcome Coffee 10:00 – 10:15 : Welcome Address and Introduction to the […]

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Final Program

Monday, June 17, 2013

  • Welcome and Introduction into the Meeting
    • 9:00 – 10:00 : Registration and Welcome Coffee
    • 10:00 – 10:15 : Welcome Address and Introduction to the Meeting
      • Joëlle Jenny, Director for Security Policy and Conflict Prevention, European External Action Service - Directorate K
      • Harald Müller, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
  • 1. Session: Regional Proliferation Challenges and Options for the EU
    • 10:15 – 11:15 : The illicit spread of SALW in areas of weak and fragile statehood, especially MENA
    • 11:15 – 12:15 : Implementing the EU Common Position on arms exports: challenges and options
      • Chair: Harald Müller, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
      • Speaker: Sibylle Bauer, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
      • Comment: Nils Duquet, Flemish Peace Institute
    • 12:15 – 13:45 : Lunch
    • 13:45 – 15:45 : The European Union and programmes of key proliferation concern
    • 15:45 – 16:15 : Coffee Break
    • 16:15 – 18:00 : Syria’s multiple proliferation challenges and the European Union’s options

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

  • 2. Session: Weapons of Mass Destruction
    • 9:00 – 10:15 : Reflections on the CWC Review Outcome and the BTWC Intersessional Process
    • 10:15 – 11:30 : Options to Facilitate the CTBT Entry into Force
    • 11:30 – 12:00 : Coffee break
  • 3. Session: Space and Missiles
  • 4. Session: EU WMD Policies
    • 14:45 – 16:15 : The EU WMD Strategy after ten years: a critical appraisal and options for amendment (Panel discussion)
      • Chair: Camille Grand, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
      • Panelists: Ian Anthony, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
      •  Łukasz Kulesa, The Polish Institute of International Affairs
      •  Gerrard Quille, European Parliament
    • 16:15 – 16:30 : Further development of the network
      • Speaker: Camille Grand, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
    • Closing of the meeting
      • Harald Müller, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
      • Jacek Bylica, Principal Adviser and Special Envoy for Non-proliferation and Disarmament, European External Action Service
23 May 2011

First Consultative Meeting of the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium

Final Program Monday, May 23, 2011 Welcome 9:00 – 10:00 : Registration and Welcome Coffee 10:00 – 10:15 : Welcome Address and Introduction to the Meeting Annalisa Giannella, European External […]

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Final Program

Monday, May 23, 2011

  • 3. Session: Space and Missiles
  • 4. Session: Conventional Weapons
  • 5. Outlook and Closing of the Meeting
    • 16:00 – 17:00 : Further development of the network
      • Speaker: Camille Grand and Benjamin Hautecouverture, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), France / EU Non-Proliferation Consortium
    • Closing of the meeting
      • Harald Müller, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), Germany / EU Non-Proliferation Consortium
      • Annalisa Giannella, European External Action Service (EEAS)

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12 November 2024

Thirteenth EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference

On 12 and 13 November 2024, the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium, organised the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference. The Conference, now […]

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On 12 and 13 November 2024, the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium, organised the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference. The Conference, now in its 13th edition, is a major international event that brings together non-proliferation and disarmament experts from governmental and non-governmental institutions around the world each year. The 2024 edition addressed many topics of central importance to the work of the EU, in particular for the European External Action Service (EEAS), as well as several pressing issues in arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. The EU Conference on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament once again proved to be a central event for the international discussion on the future of arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. It also helped reaffirm the EU's strong commitment to a rules-based global order and demonstrated the increased awareness of EU non-proliferation and disarmament policies among government officials, academics and civil society representatives from third countries. Furthermore, the debate explored new ways and means to enhance capabilities in areas of the world with limited expertise in countering threats from SALW, weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. Finally, as every year, the conference served to highlight the role played by European think tanks specialising in non-proliferation and disarmament and the efforts undertaken by the EU Consortium to promote and coordinate their work. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_dXaNykwCo&t=1s[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dk59iNEbGU[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byLZ1FaqpkY[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21cKBSUbBqA[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7sVQYfY1WY[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VDS56Nu3kY[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F96yt8-jKJc[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMwQAPCXGas[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r71Ozp3LCmo[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2jf4syO3HA[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe7EZuBE65c[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c0SQJxL2eQ[/embed]

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04 December 2023

Twelfth EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference

The twelfth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference (EUNPDC) was held on 4 and 5 December 2023 in a hybrid format at the Thon Hotel Brussels City Center in Brussels (Belgium). […]

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The twelfth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference (EUNPDC) was held on 4 and 5 December 2023 in a hybrid format at the Thon Hotel Brussels City Center in Brussels (Belgium). The Conference was organised by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) on behalf of the EU Network of Independent Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Think Tanks, gathering experts on non-proliferation, disarmament, arms control and conventional weapons from public institutions, governments, international organisations, independent think tanks, and civil society. Over 400 experts from more than 50 countries – EU members, associated states, and third countries – attended the conference in person. Browse the agenda The Conference, organised within the framework of the activities carried out by the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium, is funded by the European Union. Access the Brief Conference Report in: EN | AR | SP | FR | RU | ZH Watch the replay of the sessions on our YouTube channel:  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8antm7fm1is[/embed]  
14 November 2022

Eleventh EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference

  SUMMARY REPORT Download the report, available in the following languages: ENG, FRA, SPA, ARA, RUS, CIN The eleventh EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference (EUNPDC) was held on 14 and […]

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  SUMMARY REPORT Download the report, available in the following languages: ENG, FRA, SPA, ARA, RUS, CIN The eleventh EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference (EUNPDC) was held on 14 and 15 November 2022 in a hybrid format at the SQUARE - Brussels Convention Centre in Brussels (Belgium). The Conference was organised by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) on behalf of the EU Network of Independent Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Think Tanks, gathering experts on non-proliferation, disarmament, arms control and conventional weapons from public institutions, governments, international organisations, independent think tanks and civil society. Over 250 experts from more than 50 countries – EU members, associated states and third countries – attended the conference in person. The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference is one of the flagship events of the European Network of Independent Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Think Tanks. The Network was established in July 2010 by the Council of the European Union to support the implementation of the EU Strategy Against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The Network, which also focuses on the implementation of the EU Strategy Against Illicit Firearms, Small Arms & Light Weapons & Their Ammunition, brings together more than 100 research entities and is coordinated by a Consortium of six institutes: La Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (HSFK - PRIF), Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP). Since 2012, the Annual Conference has been one of the key non-proliferation and disarmament meetings worldwide. It has contributed to promoting strategic discussion on measures to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems, as well as to address challenges related to conventional weapons, including their illicit trade and the excessive accumulation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition. The 2022 edition addressed numerous topics of central importance for the work of the EU, notably the European External Action Service (EEAS), as well as several pressing arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament issues. The participants were welcomed by Ettore Greco, Executive Vice President of the Istituto Affari Internazionali, who started his speech by explaining the overall mission of the Consortium and the progress it has made in consolidating a broad network of European think tanks working on non-proliferation and disarmament. He then stressed that the Consortium had made a constant effort to improve its activities, such as expanding and diversifying educational activities, involving new areas of expertise, developing its outreach and communication strategy, and undertaking new initiatives to promote the active involvement of the younger generation, in particular young women. He then noted that the 2022 Conference would focus on the war in Ukraine, with a plenary session specifically dedicated to the implications and perspectives of the war. He stated that there would also be two plenary sessions on the main priorities of the international non-proliferation and disarmament agenda. Finally, he also announced two sets of parallel sessions covering topics such as cyber-attacks, the militarisation of outer space, biotechnology, missile proliferation and lethal autonomous weapons. The Conference was opened by the Managing Director for Common Security and Defence Policy and Crisis Response of the EEAS, Benedikta Von Seherr-Thoss. She emphasised that European security had dramatically changed in one year and there had been, more broadly, a considerable deterioration of the international security environment. Nevertheless, the biggest reason for concern by far is, she said, Russia. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, she noted, hampered the EU’s work in most multilateral cooperation forums such as at the NPT Review Conference. She added that the EU will continue to work on pressing issues related to WMD, not only nuclear but also chemical and biological weapons, and mentioned the need to face the deteriorating situation in various regional and security environments such as the Middle East and North East Asia. Finally, she mentioned the challenges associated with the proliferation of conventional weapons in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. She ended her intervention by emphasising that the EU’s role and commitment are crucial to tackle all these challenges. The remainder of the conference was articulated into four plenary sessions and six parallel sessions which discussed a variety of issues such as the future of arms control and international security; the challenges to the NPT regime; the evolving threats of biological weapons; WMD threats in the Middle East; lethal autonomous weapons; cyber-security; responsible behaviour in outer space; missile technology proliferation; the Ukrainian war and weapons proliferation; and the implementation of the EU’s non-proliferation and disarmament agenda. The Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation at the EEAS, Marjolijn van Deelen, stressed the radical change in the global and European security architecture. The current non-proliferation and disarmament regimes served very well in the past as they were instrumental in preventing destabilising arms races and reducing WMD threats over the past decades. Entire categories of WMD were outlawed and robust control mechanisms were set up, and as imperfect as they were, they gave a sense of stability. However, the present reality is different: we are witnessing a paradigm shift, not only in the WMD domain but also beyond. Practically, all major agreements have been challenged or violated. In the diplomatic jargon, this is attributable to “growing tensions between major powers and worsening of international security”, but this is just a way of saying that some States appear to be willing to deconstruct the global security order in the hope of gaining a relative advantage. The UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, concurred that there was a visible shift towards a more turbulent and unstable future. The world is increasingly divided, she noted, distrust is replacing dialogue and the relations between nuclear armed States are deteriorating. She mentioned five objectives that need to be pursued in this context as a matter of priority: first, consolidate global norms against the use and possession of WMD; second, further work towards the elimination of chemical weapons; third, activate new instruments to cope with the dramatically worsening biological threats; fourth, advance the analysis of cyber and outer space as potential domains of conflict; and finally, work towards a positive outcome at the RevCon of the programme of action on small and light weapons. She closed her remarks by stating that in order to tackle the current challenges, there is the need to work with a multiplicity of actors, and added that the complementarity between the EU and the UNODA is grounded in a mutual conviction and commitment to a multilateral approach to disarmament and non-proliferation. The 2022 EUNPD Conference also featured key interventions from high-ranking officials such as Wendin D. Smith, Director of NATO’s Arms Control, Disarmament, and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Non-proliferation Centre (ACDC); Deepti Choubey, Director of Knowledge Management and HR, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO); Gustavo Zlauvinen, President-designate of the Tenth Review Conference for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); Jacek Bylica, Chief of Cabinet at the Director General’s Office, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Daniel Feakes, Chief of the Implementation Support Unit (ISU) of the Biological Weapons Convention within the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA); Leonardo Bencini, President-designate of the Ninth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC); Stephan Klement, Head of Delegation to the International Organisations in Vienna and EU Permanent Representative to the UN Organisations in Vienna, IAEA and CTBTO; Beyza Unal, Head of Science, Technology and International Security Unit at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA); Seraina Frost, Deputy Head of Export Control Policy at SECO and Chair of MTCR Technical Expert Meeting; Heike Gerstbrein, Head of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) Operations & Election Observation Unit; Stefan Tressing, Deputy Head of Division, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control, European External Action Service (EEAS); along with renowned academics, researchers and government officials from around the world. The final session featured interventions by two young scholars: Emily Faux, mentee at the 2021 edition of the Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme (YWNGI), and Tim Thies, researcher in the Arms Control and Emerging Technologies Project at the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH) and speaker at the 2021 Next Generation Workshop. Both emphasised the need to raise public awareness about the potentially destructive effects of nuclear weapons and to include young people in order to promote new expertise on arms control, in fields such as cybersecurity and AI, and to foster greater generational diversity. In her concluding remarks, Sibylle Bauer, Chair of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium and Director of Studies, Armament and Disarmament at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) emphasised the need to be open to new ideas and unorthodox solutions, and to think outside of the box. She noted that in the last five years the Conference had ensured a gender balance in terms of chairs, speakers and participants. She added that a greater dose of optimism was required in evaluating developments in the non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament field. In view of this, there is a need to switch to a problem-solving mode and think more deeply about concrete solutions to the new challenges. She then spoke about the need, in this age of disinformation and misinformation, to build trust between people in the sharing and dissemination of data and other sources of information and analysis. In this regard, she stressed the importance of independent research and the work done by the network of independent non-proliferation and disarmament think tanks. She concluded by calling for intensified efforts to bring a greater diversity of disciplines and approaches into the non-proliferation and disarmament field. The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference proved to be, once again, a central event for the international discussion on the future of arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. It also contributed to reaffirming the strong EU commitment towards a rules-based global order and showed the increased awareness of EU non-proliferation and disarmament policies among government officials, academics and civil society representatives of third countries. Moreover, the debate explored new ways and means of improving capacities in areas of the world with limited expertise in countering the threats stemming from SALW, WMD and their means of delivery. Finally, as every year, the Conference served as a venue to highlight the role played by European think tanks specialised in non-proliferation and disarmament and the efforts undertaken by the EU Consortium to promote and coordinate their work. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqZTM-L7Ong[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdxoUgPm47g[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGUxrDp3Ros[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLCLqxtBR9Q[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tvTLzf_GB0[/embed]   [embeddoc url="https://www.iai.it/sites/default/files/eunpd_221114-15.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
06 December 2021

Tenth EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference

 

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12 November 2020

Ninth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

The Ninth EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference was held virtually on 12 - 13 November 2020. Organised by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) on behalf of the EU Consortium of […]

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The Ninth EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference was held virtually on 12 - 13 November 2020. Organised by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) on behalf of the EU Consortium of independent non-proliferation and disarmament think tanks the Conference has been, since 2012, one of the key non-proliferation and disarmament events worldwide.

The conference addressed several pressing issues of the field, including ways to rebuild mutual trust in arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament; how to tackle arms diversion; the impact of artificial intelligence and related technologies; and the similitudes between biological weapons and pandemics and lessons learned from Covid-19.

The conference was attended by over 420 experts from over 54 different countries, including experts and representatives from governments and international organizations and high-level speakers from public institutions, international organisations and civil society. Opened by a message from the Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and remarks from United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, the Conference included keynote speeches from Amb. Gustavo Zlauvinen, President-designate of the 2020 Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and Amb. Fernando Arias, Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Further speakers included US Assistant Secretary of State, Christopher Ford, and the Director-General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Fu Cong, besides renowned academics, researchers and officials from around the world.

The EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference demonstrated once again the EU’s strong commitment and support for multilateral non-proliferation and disarmament as well as the rules-based order.

  Message from High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission Josep Borrell   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cg3O24c1ug&ab_channel=EUNon-ProliferationandDisarmamentConsortium[/embed] EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference 12-13 November 2020 Remarks by HE Gustavo Zlauvinen, President-designate of Tenth NPT Review Conference Speech by Izumi Nakamitsu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Speech by Christopher Ashley Ford, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State

Statement by Director-General FU Cong at the EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference

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13 December 2019

Eighth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JFbGaeVoFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moXtjR2YGDY   Message from Pawel Herczyński on behalf of HR/VP Josep Borrell EU NON-PROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE 13-14 DECEMBER, 2019 Excellency's, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you […]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JFbGaeVoFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moXtjR2YGDY   Message from Pawel Herczyński on behalf of HR/VP Josep Borrell EU NON-PROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE 13-14 DECEMBER, 2019 Excellency's, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to Brussels to the Eight Annual EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference. Diplomats, policy makers, civil society, industry, and academics from around the world are here today to tackle some of the most complex challenges of our times. Today you are not simply discussing non-proliferation and disarmament issues. You are here to discuss about our future: the fate of global security. I very much regret not being able to attend in person. I want to welcome the participation of civil society, in particular the EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium of think tanks. Thank you for organising this event. But, above all, thank you for your tireless work in promoting research and dialogue on these important issues. We live in a dangerous world. This will not come as a surprise to you. Looking at the wider geo-strategic picture, we see the rebirth of geo-strategic competition. This affects different regions and mobilises powerful regional actors. Today’s challenges affect us all irrespective of our location. We are seeing a step back in some of the greatest accomplishments in global non-proliferation and disarmamanet after the cold war. If we forget our past, we are doomed to repeat the same mistakes. We must avoid entering into a new arms race which would endanger the peaceful future of our continent. Non-proliferation and disarmament are at a critical juncture. Multilateralism as a whole is under threat. The European Union strongly believes in a rules-based world order, where States and institutions address global challenges together, but also resolve their differences. In the coming year, the EU will particularly focus on promoting a successful outcome of the 2020 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. On its 50th anniversary, we must celebrate and reinforce the NPT as a key multilateral instrument for international peace, security and stability. The EU strongly supports all three pillars of the NPT: disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful uses of nuclear technologies. All States Parties have committed to pursuing policies that are fully compatible with the Treaty and the objective of achieving a world without nuclear weapons. Our non-proliferation efforts in relation to Iran will continue to be key in this context. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty has been an important component of European security architecture. Its disappearance creates a dangerous security void. It also highlights that intermediate-range nuclear missiles are a threat way beyond Europe. The EU is ready to support international efforts aimed at developing confidence-building measures that will help avoid escalation and further proliferation. The well-established norm against chemical weapons is being tested. We must be firm that any use of chemical weapons anywhere, at any time, by anyone, be it a State or a non-State actor, under any circumstances is unacceptable and violates international law and norms. There can be no impunity, those responsible need to be brought to justice. Finally, we should not forget that it is conventional weapons that claim most victims in today's conflicts. For this reason, the EU is stepping up its efforts to prevent the trafficking of small arms and light weapons, and to achieve a mine-free world for future generations. We should never forget the human face of security. Further initiatives and processes at international and regional levels to restore dialogue and trust and promote transparency and confidence-building measures are crucial and deserve our support. In all these areas, dialogue with our global partners is essential. This is what makes gatherings such as this conference so important. We must collectively speak the language of both our interests and of our values. I call upon all of you to demonstrate persistence and creativity in strengthening the global non-proliferation and disarmament architecture. We owe this to future generations to leave to them a more secure and stable world. I wish you a fruitful and open discussion, with the collective aim to increase international security, ensure non-proliferation, and promote disarmament. This is some extract of the Eighth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference :

SUMMARY REPORT

   

Presentation at the 8th EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

        

FRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2019

INTRODUCTORY SESSION - Europe Room

Welcome Addresses Ettore Greco, Executive Vice President, Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), Rome Opening Speech Pawel Herczyński, Acting Deputy Secretary General for Common Security and Defence Policy and Crisis Response FIRST PLENARY SESSION - Europe Room Non-Proliferation and Disarmament at a Critical Juncture: New Trends and Challenges Chair: Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, European Union External Action Service (EEAS), Brussels Speakers: Christopher Ford, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State, Washington D.C. Izumi Nakamitsu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, New York Mikhail Ulyanov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the International Organizations in Vienna William Alberque, Director of Arms Control, Disarmament, WMD Non-Proliferation Centre (ACDC), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SESSION IA - Orange Room

Non-Proliferation and Disarmament in North-East Asia Chair: Elena Sokova, Executive Director, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) Speakers: Akira Igata, Visiting Professor, Center for Rule-making Strategies, Tama University, Tokyo Andrei Lankov, Director of Korea Risk Group, and Professor, Kookmin University, Seoul Duyeon Kim, Senior Advisor for Northeast Asia and Nuclear Policy, International Crisis Group, Seoul Melissa Hanham, Deputy Director, Open Nuclear Network, and Director, Datayo Project, One Earth Future Foundation, Vienna

SESSION IB - Europe Room

Prospects and challenges of the WMDFZ in the Middle East Chair: Chen Kane, Director, Middle East Nonproliferation Program, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Monterey Speakers: Emad Kiyaei, Principal, IGD Group Farzan Sabet, Project Manager and Researcher, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Geneva Karim Haggag, Professor, American University of Cairo Tomisha Bino, Programme Analyst, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Geneva

SESSION IIA - Orange Room

Arms Control in Outer Space Chair: Michael Elleman, Director of Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Policy Programme, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Washington DC Speakers: Ajey Lele, Senior Fellow, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi Alexandra Stickings, Research Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), London Petr Havlik, Senior Space Policy Officer, EEAS Ma Shengkun, Deputy Director-General, Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Beijing Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), Paris

SESSION IIB - Europe Room

Cyber Security Challenges Chair: Niklas Schörnig, Senior Researcher, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) Speakers: Giacomo Persi Paoli, Programme Lead for Security and Technology, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Geneva Gregor Ramuš, Project Associate, OSCE, Vienna Jinghua Lyu, Visiting Scholar, Cyber Policy Initiative, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington D.C. Raluca Csernatoni, Visiting Researcher, Carnegie Europe, Brussels

SECOND PLENARY SESSION - Europe Room

Towards the 2020 NPT Review Conference Chair: Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior Research Fellow, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), Paris Speakers: Jenny Nielsen, Information Officer, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Vienna Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova, Director of International Organizations and Non-Proliferation Program, Vienna Center For Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) Marjolijn van Deelen, Head of the Non-proliferation, Disarmament and Nuclear Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, The Hague Meena Singelee, Head of the Geneva Office, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) The JCPOA Procurement Channel: An Assessment Nicolas Kasprzyk, Head JCPOA Procurement Channel Section, Delegation of the EU to the International Organisations in Vienna

SATURDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2019

THIRD PLENARY SESSION - Europe Room

Regulating Arms Trade Chair: Tim Ripley, Independent journalist and analyst Speakers: Abayomi Nicholas Adeomi, Program Officer, Small Arms and Light Weapons, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Jānis Kārkliņš, Permanent Representative of Latvia to the United Nations, Geneva Mélanie Régimbal, Director, United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), Lima Sigrid Lipott, Associate Researcher, Small Arms Survey, Geneva

FOURTH PLENARY SESSION - Europe Room

Keynote Speech Hans Brattskar, President of the Fourth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations and other International Organisations, Geneva Implementing the EU’s Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Agenda Chair: Gustav Lindstrom, Director, EU Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), Paris Speakers: Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, European Union External Action Service (EEAS), Brussels Leena Pylvanainen, Director for Arms Control, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Helsinki Susanne Baumann, Federal Government Commissioner for Disarmament and Arms Control and Director-General for International Order, the United Nations and Arms Control, Federal Foreign Office, Berlin Closing Remarks Sibylle Bauer, Chair, EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium /Director of Studies, Armament and Disarmament, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)  

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17 December 2018

Seventh EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

  SUMMARY REPORT     NETWORK MEETING Monday, 17 December 2018 14.00 - 15.00     Registration and Welcome Coffee   15.00 - 16.30     FIRST SESSION: CURRENT STATE OF THE NETWORK […]

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SUMMARY REPORT

   

NETWORK MEETING

Monday, 17 December 2018

14.00 - 15.00     Registration and Welcome Coffee   15.00 - 16.30     FIRST SESSION: CURRENT STATE OF THE NETWORK AND THE WAY AHEAD This session will provide a brief overview of the new structure and activities of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium as well as of the EUNPD Network, assessing membership, role and available expertise. The session will also be an opportunity to provide input and make proposals for the next implementation steps. Chair: Sibylle Bauer, EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium/ Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Introductory Remarks: Emil Kazakov, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control Division, European External Action Service (EEAS) State and Prospects of the Network: Giovanna Maletta, EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium/SIPRI   16.30 - 17.00     COFFEE BREAK   17.00 - 18.30     SECOND SESSION: THE CHANGING SECURITY ENVIRONMENT, THE EU’S ROLE AND RELATED RESEARCH PRIORITIES This session will look at the challenges ahead for non-proliferation and disarmament, exploring in particular the EU’s role. In light of this, the session will also discuss the network’s current and future contribution to the ongoing security debate. Chair: Ettore Greco, EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium / Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) Open Debate   Closing Remarks: Representative of the European Union External Action Service (EEAS)   18.30                DINNER BUFFET  

EU NON-PROLIFERATION AND DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

  MORNING INTRODUCTORY SESSION   8:30     Registration and Welcome Coffee             9:30     Welcome Remarks Ettore Greco, Executive Vice President, Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), Rome                         9:45     Opening Speech Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission - TBC   FIRST PLENARY SESSION 10:00    Non-Proliferation and Disarmament: The Political Framework Chair: Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, European Union External Action Service (EEAS) Speakers:
  • Vladimir Baranovskiy, Member of the Directorate, Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Moscow
  • Christopher Ford, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Security and Non-Proliferation, U.S. Department of State
  • Rose Gottemoeller, Deputy Secretary General, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
  • Anja Kaspersen, Director Geneva Branch, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
  11:45    Keynote Speech - The CWC after the Fourth Review Conference Fernando Arias, Director-General, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)   12:15 - 13:30 - LUNCH   AFTERNOON PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSIONS:   SESSION IA 13:30    Regulating the Arms Trade Chair: Sibylle Bauer, Director of Studies, Armament and Disarmament, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Stockholm Speakers:
  • Ashley Georgina Hamer, Field Analyst, Conflict Armament Research, London
  • Manuel Martinez Miralles, Researcher, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Geneva
  • Sarah Parker, Policy Support Officer, Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Secretariat, Geneva
  • Anselme Nahmtante Yabouri, Director, United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC), Lomé
  SESSION IB 13:30    The Challenges of Autonomous Weapons Chair: Niklas Schörnig, Senior Researcher, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), Frankfurt Speakers:
  • Vincent Boulanin, Senior Researcher, SIPRI
  • Ulrike Esther Franke, Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), London
  • Kathleen Lawand, Head of Arms Unit, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva
  • Gustav Lindstrom, Director, The EU Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), Paris
  15:00 - 15:30 - COFFEE BREAK   PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSIONS II   SESSION IIA 15:30    Arms Control in Outer Space Chair: Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), Paris Speakers:
  • Amber Charlesworth, Office of Space and Advanced Technology, U.S. Department of State - TBC
  • Carine Claeys, Acting Special Envoy for Space, EEAS
  • Sergio Marchisio, Chairman, European Centre for Space Law (ECSL)
  • Tereza Kupkova, Project Coordinator, Space Security Program, The Prague Security Studies Institute, Prague
  • Guoyu Wang, Deputy Dean, Academy of Air, Space Policy and Law, Beijing Institute of Technology
  SESSION IIB   15:30    Cyber Security Challenges Chair: Antonio Missiroli, Assistant Secretary General for Emergency Security Challenges, NATO Speakers:
  • Eléonore Pauwels, Research Fellow on AI and Emerging Cyber Technologies, United Nations University, New York
  • Francesco M. Talò, Coordinator for Cyber Security Issues, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation    
  • Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, Ambassador at Large for Cyber Security, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - TBC
  • Tong Zhao, Fellow, Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy, Beijing
  17:00 - 17:30 - COFFEE BREAK   SECOND PLENARY SESSION   17:30    Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Chair: Névine Schepers, Research Analyst, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), London Speakers:
  • Irma Arguello, President, NPSGlobal Foundation, Buenos Aires
  • Cornel Feruţă, Assistant Director General, Chief Coordinator, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Patricia Lewis, Research Director, International Security, Chatham House, London
  • Adil Sultan Muhammad, Visiting Research Fellow, King’s College London
  • Bruno Tertrais, Deputy Director, FRS, Paris
                                                            19:00 - DINNER   WEDNESDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2018 THIRD PLENARY SESSION   08:30    Registration and Welcome Coffee   09:00    Non-Proliferation and Disarmament in North-East Asia Chair: Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior Research Fellow, FRS, Paris Speakers:
  • Nobuyasu Abe, Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center, Cambridge
  • Andrea Berger, Senior Research Associate, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Monterey
  • Park Jiyoung, Senior Fellow, Asan Institute for Policy Studies, Seoul
  • Phillip Schell, Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Department of Political Affairs
  10:30 - 11:00 - COFFEE BREAK   FOURTH PLENARY SESSION   11:00    The EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative and its 2019-2020 Roadmap Tristan Simonart, EU Coordinator, CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence, Brussels   11:30    Implementing the EU’s Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Agenda Chair: Laura Rockwood, Executive Director, Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Speakers:
  • Rüdiger Bohn, Ambassador, Federal Foreign Office, Germany
  • Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, EEAS
  • Ann-Sofie Nilsson, Ambassador for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Manpreet Sethi, Senior Fellow, Centre for Air Power Studies, New Delhi
  13:00    Closing Remarks Sibylle Bauer, Chair, EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Consortium /Director of Studies, Armament and Disarmament, SIPRI   13:30 – LUNCH
12 December 2017

Sixth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

The Sixth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament conference took place in Brussels on 12 and 13 December 2017. For any questions please contact "EUNPC Conference Account". Video message by Federica Mogherini […]

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The Sixth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament conference took place in Brussels on 12 and 13 December 2017.

For any questions please contact "EUNPC Conference Account".

Video message by Federica Mogherini

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission

EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament Conference 2017

Overview of the conference by Dan Smith, SIPRI Director

The video has been produced by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and is published on SIPRI's YouTube Channel.    

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

09:30 – 09:40 Welcome
Sibylle Bauer, Chair, EU Non-Proliferation Consortium Video message by Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Pedro Serrano, Deputy-Secretary General for CSDP and Crisis Response, European External Action Service (EEAS)
Plenary Session: Perspectives on Nonproliferation and Disarmament Challenges
Chair: Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Nonproliferation, EEAS Vladimir Baranovsky, Board member, Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO) Rose Gottemoeller, Deputy Secretary-General, NATO Izumi Nakamitsu, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Jianqun Teng, Director, Department of American Studies, China Institute of International Studies Irma Arguello, Non-proliferation for Global Security Foundation, Buenos Aires (was unable to participate due to flight disruptions) (download the presentation)
12:00 - 13:30 Parallel Break-out Sessions I : Perspectives on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Challenges
North East Asia Chair: Angela Kane, Former UN Under-Secretary-General Antoine Bondaz, Research Fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), Paris Hua Han, Professor, School of International Studies (SIS), Beijing University Andrei Lankov, Professor, Kookmin University, Seoul Kiejoo Kim, Minister, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Belgium and Mission of the Republic of Korea to the European UnionAsia Pacific Chair: Laura Rockwood, Executive Director, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-proliferation (VCDNP) Rizwana Abassi, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Senior Fellow and Head of the Nuclear and Space Policy Initiative, Observer Research Foundation, Delhi Piotr Topychkanov, Senior Researcher, Center for International Security – Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences
14:30 - 16:00 Parallel Break-out Sessions II : Perspectives on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Challenges
After the BTWC Meeting of States Parties: What Next? Chair: Anne Kemppainen, Head of Political Section for Disarmament and Non-proliferation, EU Delegation, Geneva Amandeep Singh Gill, Ambassador of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament Elisande Nexon, Research Fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), Paris Richard Guthrie, Coordinating Editor, CBW Events Emil Kazakov, International Relations Officer, Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division, EEASSmall Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Flows: Preventing Diversion Chair: Pawel Herczynski, Director, Security Policy Directorate, EEAS James Bevan, Executive Director, Conflict Armaments Research Nils Duquet, Senior Researcher, Flemish Peace Institute Nobushige Takamizawa, Ambassador of Japan to the Conference on Disarmament/ President of the Fourth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty
14:30 - 16:00 Plenary Session: The JCPOA
Chair: Rolf Ekeus, European Leadership Network / Distinguished Associate Fellow SIPRI Mark Fitzpatrick, Head, Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Policy Programme, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), London/Washington D.C. Saeed Khatibzadeh, Acting Director, Institute for International and Political Studies (IPIS), Tehran Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Research Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), London
18:00 - 18:30 Keynote Speech
Annika Söder, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
   

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

09:00 - 10:30 Plenary Session: Technological Challenges to Arms Control, Too Fast to Keep Up?
Chair: John Borrie, Chief of Research, UNIDIR/Associate Fellow, Chatham House Rick Cupitt, Senior Associate, WMD, Non-proliferation and Security, Stimson Center, Washington D.C. Netta Goussac, Legal Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross – Arms Unit, Legal Division Lora Saalman, Director of Studies, Peace and Conflict/ Programme Director, China and Global Security, SIPRI
11:00 - 13:00 Closing PLenary: The Future of Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament and the Role of the EU
Chair: Sibylle Bauer, Chair, EU Non-proliferation Consortium/Director of Studies, Armament and Disarmament, SIPRI Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Nonproliferation, EEAS Christopher Ford, Senior Director for WMD and Counterproliferation, U.S. National Security Council (download the presentation) Angela Kane, Former UN Under-Secretary-General (download the presentation)
 
03 December 2016

Fifth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

  The fifth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament conference was held in Brussels from 3–4 November 2016. Introduction by High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica […]

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The fifth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament conference was held in Brussels from 3–4 November 2016.

Introduction by High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini Selection of pictures For additional information on the Conference, please see the dedicated Conference website of IISS.  

Thursday 3 November 2016

10:00 - 11:00 Introduction to the conference
Introduction of video welcome Video welcome Introduction of keynote speaker Keynote speaker
11:00 - 13:00 First Plenary Session: Disarmament and Deterrence – bridging the divide
14:15 - 15:45 Simultaneous Special Sessions (First Sitting)
Session 1: The role of Conventional Arms Control in light of pressing security challenges 
Session 2: Ensuring the Space Environment is peaceful, safe and secure 
Session 3: The threat of Non-State Actors - responding to CBRN events
Session 4: Prospects for Arms Control and Disarmament in the Middle East
16:15 – 17:45 Simultaneous Special Sessions (Second Sitting)
Session 5: The BTWC – maintaining relevance
Session 6: Combatting the trafficking of small arms and light weapons 
Session 7: Security on the korean peninsula 
Session 8: The future of the Nuclear Suppliers Group
19:000 - 21:00 Conference Dinner
Introduction of keynote speaker Keynote speaker
 

Friday 4 November 2016

08:45 - 10:00 Second Plenary Session: the impact of technological change on Security and Nonproliferation
10:30 – 12:00 Simultaneous Special Sessions (Third Sitting)
Session 9: Progress and Challenges in Chemical Disarmament 
Session 10: Nuclear Security – what next after the NSS process?
Session 11: Missile Defence – Asia, Middle East and Europe 
Session 12: The utility of sanctions in Non-Proliferation Policy 
12:30 – 13:45 Third Plenary Session: the Iran accord one year on
13:45 – 14:00 Closing Comments
11 November 2015

Fourth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

  The fourth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament conference was held in Brussels on 11 and 12 November 2015. The list of participants and a selection of pictures are now available. For additional information on […]

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The fourth EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament conference was held in Brussels on 11 and 12 November 2015.

The list of participants and a selection of pictures are now available. For additional information on the Conference, please see the dedicated Conference website of IISS.  

Wednesday, 11 November, 2015

Welcome and introduction
11:30 - 13:30 Lunch and registration
13:30 - 14:30 Introduction to the conference Introduction of keynote speaker keynote speaker
14:45 - 16:15 Simultaneous Special Sessions (First Sitting)
Session 1: New technologies and challenges to Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
Session 2: Chemical warfare at 100
Session 3: The future of nuclear power
Session 4: The EU, China and Non-Proliferation: from Iran to North Korea?
16:15 – 16:45 Refreshment Break
16:45 – 18:00 Simultaneous Special Sessions (Second Sitting)
Session 5: Prospects for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit and beyond
Session 6: The Arms Trade Treaty – Implementation after entry into force
Session 7: The BWC: Issues for the 2016 Review Conference
Session 8: Advances in Missile Delivery Systems
18:00 – 19:00 Reception
19:000 - 21:00 Conference Dinner Introduction of keynote speaker keynote speaker
 

Thursday, 12 November, 2015

Plenary Sessions
08:45 - 10:00 First Plenary Session: The NPT Review Conference and the future of Nuclear Disarmament
10:00 - 10:30 Second Plenary Session: The Salience of Nuclear Weapons after Ukraine
10:30 – 12:00 Reception
12:00– 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 Simultaneous Special Sessions (third Sitting)
Session 9: CBRN: Lessons learned from Fukushima, Ebola and Syria
Session 10: How to regulate Autonomous Weapons Systems
session 11: fostering cooperation and non-weaponisation in Space
Session 12: The CTBT as a regional CBM (in Middle East and South ASia)
14:30 – 15:00 Refreshments
15:00 – 16:30 Plenary Sessions
Third Plenary Session: The Iran deal – outcomes and next steps
16:30 – 17:00 Closing Comments
04 September 2014

Third EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

Around 280 experts have gathered in Brussels on the 4 &5 September 2014 to discuss the spread of nuclear and other dangerous weapons. In accordance with the Consortium division of […]

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Around 280 experts have gathered in Brussels on the 4 &5 September 2014 to discuss the spread of nuclear and other dangerous weapons. In accordance with the Consortium division of labour, IISS took on the main organizing role for the conference. Introductory Remarks were given by Joelle Jenny, Director, Security Policy and Conflict Prevention, European External Action Service (EEAS). Keynote address was given by Ahmet Üzümcü, Director-General, Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Evening Keynote Speech was given by UN High Representative for Disarmament Angela Kane and the ensuing discussion moderated by former BBC World News presenter Nik Gowing. All the plenary sessions, simultaneous special sessions, introductory remarks and keynote addresses were recorded on video and are available through this website. For additional information on the Conference, please see the dedicated Conference website of IISS.

General Documents

Speaker agenda

Plenary and Special Sessions: videos, speech transcripts, Q & A

  • Introduction to the meeting and Keynote Speech - by Joelle Jenny and Ahmet Ahmet Üzümcü
  • First Plenary Session - The Role of the EU in Iran Nuclear Negotiations
  • Evening Keynote Address- by Angela Kane
  • Second Plenary Session - Eliminating Chemical Weapons
  • Third Plenary Session - Working for a Successful 2015 NPT Review Conference
  • Special Sessions

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30 September 2013

Second EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

More than 300 experts have gathered in Brussels on the 30 September-1 October 2013 to discuss the spread of nuclear and other dangerous weapons. In accordance with the Consortium division […]

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More than 300 experts have gathered in Brussels on the 30 September-1 October 2013 to discuss the spread of nuclear and other dangerous weapons. In accordance with the Consortium division of labour, IISS took on the main organizing role for the conference. Introductory Remarks were given by Maciej Popowski, Deputy Secretary General, European External Action Service (EEAS). Keynote address was given by Dr Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary, Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. Evening Keynote Speech was given by Linas Linkevicius, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania. All the Plenary Sessions, introductory remarks and keynote addresses were recorded on video and are available through this website. For additional information on the Conference, please see the dedicated Conference website of IISS.

General Documents

Speaker agenda

Plenary and Special Sessions: videos, speech transcripts, Q & A

  • Introduction to the meeting and Keynote Speech - by Maciej Popowski and Dr Lassina Zerbo
  • First Plenary Session - Strengthening The Non-Proliferation & Disarmament Regime
    • Jacek Bylica
    • Patricia Lewis
    • Tibor Toth
    • Angela Kane
    • Questions & Answers
  • Evening Keynote Address - by Linas Linkevicius
  • Second Plenary Session - Addressing Non-Proliferation and Disarmament in the Middle East
    • Jaakko Laajava
    • Mahmoud Karem
    • Shlomo Brom
    • Questions & Answers
  • Third Plenary Session - EU Non-Proliferation Policy and Implementation
    • Joëlle Jenny
    • Lars-Erik Lundin
    • Tarja Cronberg
    • Andrew Cottey
    • Questions & Answers
  • Special Sessions
    • Addressing Bio Risks
    • Ballistic Missiles & Outer Space: Transparency & Confidence Building
    • Strategic Trade Controls
    • Regional Security & Proliferation Challenges In Northeast Asia
    • Nuclear Security
    • Countering Illicit SALW Trafficking
    • The 2015 NPT Review Process: Challenges & Opportunities
    • Controlling Chemical Weapons
    • Arms Trade Treaty: the Way Forward
    • Nuclear Disarmament (Multilateral, bilateral and humanitarian initiative)
    • Assessing the Efficacy of Sanctions Policy

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Conference Photo Gallery

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03 February 2012

First EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference

More than 200 experts gathered in Brussels on the 3-4 February 2012 to discuss the spread of nuclear and other dangerous weapons. The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference took place […]

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More than 200 experts gathered in Brussels on the 3-4 February 2012 to discuss the spread of nuclear and other dangerous weapons. The EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference took place just as the EU imposed a ban on Iranian oil sales in an effort to persuade Tehran back to the nuclear negotiating table. In accordance with the Consortium division of labour, IISS took on the main organizing role for the conference. The keynote address was given by Hans Blix, the former Director General of the IAEA. All the Plenary Sessions were recorded on video and are available through this website. Furthermore, summaries of the Plenary Sessions can be downloaded, as well as the Plenary and Special Sessions transcripts. For additional information on the Conference, please see the dedicated Conference website of IISS.

General Documents

Plenary Sessions: videos, speech transcripts, Q&A and summaries

Special Sessions: transcripts

Photos

  • The Conference online photo album is available on Flickr
29 April 2022

Non-Nuclear Weapons and Strategic Stability in Europe

 

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13 October 2021

Towards a Common Understanding of the Risks and Threats to Safety, Security and Sustainability in Outer Space

The Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS) organised the second part of a virtual EUNPDC Ad hoc seminar on “Towards a common understanding of the risks and threats to safety, […]

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The Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS) organised the second part of a virtual EUNPDC Ad hoc seminar on “Towards a common understanding of the risks and threats to safety, security and sustainability in outer space”. This ad-hoc webinar aimed at building a common understanding of the main risks and threats in space today, through exchanges of views and information between experts. This webinar was designed so that its outputs could contribute to foster discussions at the European level. This international perspective of the main security and safety issues in outer space, built within the 3SOS framework, will serve to provide political recommendations to diplomatic actors across the geopolitical spectrum. The first round table focused on threats on space security which were not addressed during the first webinar: cyber threats, electronic warfare and air and space integration. The second round table served to move the discussion forward towards a common understanding of risks and threats to safety, security and sustainability in outer space   Agenda   13:00 – 13:10 Introduction and key takeaways from the first seminar Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS) Carine Claeys, Special Envoy for Space and Head of SECDEFPOL.5 Space Division, European External Action Service, European Union (EU) 13:10 – 14:10 Session 1: Threats to space security Increased activities in space and new technologies create emerging threats to human activities in space and on the ground. The previous seminar already addressed threats linked to large constellations, militarisation of outer space and servicing activities. This second seminar will focus on emerging threats, including but not limited to cyber-attacks, electronic warfare, launch and re-entry risks, or near-space activities such as space tourism and HAPS. Chair: Jana Robinson, Managing Director, Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI) Speakers:
  • Beyza Unal, Deputy Director, International Security Department, Chatham House
  • Ajey Lele, Senior Fellow at Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
  • Tal Inbar, Former Head of the Space Research Center, Fisher Institute
14:10 – 14:25 Break 14:25 – 15:25 Session 2: Towards a common understanding of risks and threats Both seminars have addressed new risks and threats in outer space, related to civilian and military activities. This concluding session will serve to take stock of progress made since the start of the first ad-hoc webinar with regards to reaching a common understanding of risks and threats in outer space, and help envision future common solutions. Chair: Paul Wohrer, Research Fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS) Speakers:
  • Guoyu Wang, Dean of Academy of Air, Space Policy and Law, Beijing Institute of Technology
  • Setsuko Aoki, Professor of Law, Keio University Law School
  • Raja Qaiser Ahmed, Assistant Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
  • Laura Grego, Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow, Laboratory for Nuclear Security and Policy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
15:25 – 15:30 Concluding Remarks Carine Claeys, Special Envoy for Space and Head of SECDEFPOL.5 Space Division, European External Action Service, European Union (EU) Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS)
08 July 2021

Towards a Common Understanding of the Risks and Threats to Safety, Security and Sustainability in Outer Space (Part 1 – virtual)

The Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique organised a virtual EUNPDC Ad hoc seminar on “Towards a Common Understanding of the risks and threats to safety, Security and sustainability in Outer […]

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The Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique organised a virtual EUNPDC Ad hoc seminar on “Towards a Common Understanding of the risks and threats to safety, Security and sustainability in Outer Space”. The first session was held online on July 8th 2021 and the second part is to take place on October 13th 2021. This ad-hoc seminar aimed at building a common understanding of the main risks and threats in outer space today, through exchanges of views and information between experts. This international perspective of the main security and safety issues in outer space, built within the 3SOS framework, will serve to provide political recommendations to officials across the geopolitical spectrum. This webinar, held under the Chatham House rule, was designed so that its outputs could contribute to foster discussions at the European level. The first round table focused on the congestion of outer space and new activities in space, which induces challenges for short-term space operations and poses a significant risk to the long-term sustainability of the space environment, while some provide solutions to long-term problems. Three presentations by experts introduced each discussion session. The webinar brought together more than sixty participants including researchers, representatives from EU Member States, the EEAS and the European Commission. 13:00 – 13:10 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS) Carine Claeys, Special Envoy for Space and Head of SECDEFPOL.5 Space Division, European External Action Service, European Union (EU) 13:10 – 14:10 Session 1: Congestion of the outer space environment The growing number of satellites and debris in the space environment induces challenges for short-term space operations and poses a significant risk to the long-term sustainability of the space environment. Chair: Roxana Banu, Space Policy Officer, SECDEFPOL.5 Space Division, European External Action Service, European Union (EU) Speakers:
  • Rajagopalan Rajeswari Pillai, Director of the Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology, Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
  • Hubert Foy, Director & Senior Research Scientist, African Center for Science and International Security (AFRICSIS)
  • Annette Froehlich, Honorary Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town
14:10 – 14:25 Break 14:25 – 15:25 Session 2: New technologies and their impact on space safety and security New technologies are developing at a rapid pace in the space environment. Some increase the risks in outer space (mega constellations, small satellites and ASAT) while some aim at reducing collision risks in outer space (Active Debris Removal solutions, Mega-constellation automated collision avoidance manoeuvres). Chair: Paul Wohrer, Research Fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS) Speakers:
  • Almudena Azcárate Ortega, Associate Researcher, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Other Strategic Weapons, UNIDIR
  • Kazuto Suzuki, Professor, Tokyo University
  • Nivedita Raju, Associate Researcher, SIPRI
15:25 – 15:30 Concluding Remarks Carine Claeys, Special Envoy for Space and Head of SECDEFPOL.5 Space Division, European External Action Service, European Union (EU) Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS)
07 June 2021

Considering potential lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic to strengthen the BTWC (Part 2 – virtual)

In view of the next Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), this high-level part of the Ad hoc seminar aimed to consider and determine the key […]

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In view of the next Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), this high-level part of the Ad hoc seminar aimed to consider and determine the key issues highlighted by the pandemic that could be relevant to the disarmament and non-proliferation scope of Convention. The purpose was to explore the lessons that can be learned from this international public health crisis and the response, and to discuss how they could have an impact on the BTWC and help strengthen its implementation. This high-level event followed an expert workshop which took place on 17 May 2021. The expert workshop was designed so that its outputs could contribute to foster discussions at European level during this high-level session. During the expert workshop, the seminar first sought to identify and discuss the potential repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic with regard to the implementation of the BTWC, with a focus on national implementation, biosecurity challenges, and the need to keep up with scientific and technical advances. Then, it provided an opportunity to reconsider the reflections pertaining to the implementation of Article VII on emergency assistance in case of a violation of the Convention, and of Article X on cooperation and assistance. Through the seminar, participants highlighted anew the key challenges facing the BTWC, but also strongly stressed the need to build on the unique momentum created by the pandemic crisis to strengthen the BTWC at the next Review Conference (RevCon). As far as the intersection between the fields of security and health is concerned, they emphasised the need to avoid duplication and be careful to respect the mandates and scopes of existing instruments, organisations, and mechanisms. 14:00 – 14:05 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks
  • Elisande Nexon, Pharm.D, Senior Research Fellow, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, France
14:05 – 14:15 Introductory remarks (recorded)
  • H.E. Ambassador Marjolijn van Deelen, EU Special Envoy for Non-proliferation and Disarmament
14:15 – 14:30 Keynote speech H.E. Dr. Cleopa K. Mailu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in Geneva and Chairperson of the BWC Meeting of States Parties 14:30 – 15:30 Session 1: Exploring the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with regard to the implementation of the BTWC Moderator: Dr. Sonia Drobysz, Programme Director for National Implementation, VERTIC, United Kingdom Speakers:
  • Dr. Una Jakob, Research Associate, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, Germany – Reporting from the expert workshop
  • Sigurd Schelstraete, Director of the Department of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgium
  • Dr. Irmgard Adam, Policy officer, Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva
Discussion 15:30 – 16:30 Session 2: Revisiting the prospects of cooperation for peaceful purposes and emergency assistance through the potential lessons of the pandemic Moderator: Dr. Ralf Trapp, Independent consultant Speakers:
  • Elisande Nexon, Pharm.D, Senior Research Fellow, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, France – Reporting from the expert workshop
  • H.E. Ambassador Gianfranco Incarnato, Permanent Representative of Italy to the Conference on Disarmament
  • H.E. Ambassador Yann Hwang, Permanent Representative of France to the Conference on Disarmament
Discussion 16:30 Conclusion
17 May 2021

Considering potential lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic to strengthen the BTWC (Part 1 – virtual)

This expert seminar aims to consider and determine the key issues highlighted by the pandemic that could be relevant to the disarmament and non-proliferation scope of the Biological and Toxin […]

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This expert seminar aims to consider and determine the key issues highlighted by the pandemic that could be relevant to the disarmament and non-proliferation scope of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC). The purpose is to explore the lessons that can be learned from this international public health crisis, and the response, that could have an impact on the Convention and help strengthen its implementation. The seminar will thus contribute to put into perspective questions that notably relate to national implementation and challenges to biosecurity stemming from advances in life sciences. Considering the scope of the Convention as well as the importance of developing interactions with other existing instruments, organisations and mechanisms, while respecting their respective mandates and avoiding duplication, it will also provide an opportunity to reconsider the reflections pertaining to the implementation of Article VII on emergency assistance in case of a violation of the Convention, and of Article X on cooperation and assistance.
Monday, 17 May 2021
10:00 – 10:15 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks
  • Elisande Nexon (Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, France)
  • Mauri Pasanen (Disarmament, non-proliferation and arms export control, EEAS)
10:15 – 11:30 Session 1: Exploring the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with regard to the implementation of the BTWC Chair: Una Jakob (Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, Germany) Speakers:
  • James Revill (United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, Switzerland) - Current and future main challenges and perspectives for the BWC stemming from the pandemic
  • Filippa Lentzos (Kings College London, United Kingdom) - Global health, research and dual use dilemma in the Covid-19 perspective
  • Gunnar Jeremias (Hamburg University, Germany) - Potential impact of the pandemic on the BWC national implementation
  • Tatyana Novossiolova (Centre for the Study of Democracy, Bulgaria) - Cross-sectorial awareness raising and education challenges and perspectives in life sciences
Discussion 11:30 – 11:45 Break 11:45 – 13:00 Session 2: Revisiting the prospects of cooperation for peaceful purposes and emergency assistance through the potential lessons of the pandemic Chair: Elisande Nexon (Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, France) Speakers:
  • Jean Pascal Zanders (The Trench / FRS, France) - Exploring the issue of emergency assistance in the framework of the BWC (reconsidering the reflections carried out until the pandemic)
  • Alessandro Marcello (International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Italy) – Promoting capacity building through cooperation and assistance, the example of the ICGEB
  • Anne-Sophie Lequarré (Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, stability and Peace, European Commission) - The contribution of EU CBRN Centres of Excellence to the COVID-19 response
  • Antoine Flahault (Institute of Global Health, Switzerland) - Strengthening preparedness and response to international biological public health emergencies
Discussion 13h00 Conclusion
  • Daniel Feakes (BTWC Implementation Support Unit, UNODA, Geneva Branch)
14 December 2020

Addressing illicit SALW and ammunition in conflict affected areas – The role for peace support operations (virtual)

The proliferation of illicit weapons, especially small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition, continues to contribute to armed violence, crime and instability especially in conflict affected areas. The […]

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The proliferation of illicit weapons, especially small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition, continues to contribute to armed violence, crime and instability especially in conflict affected areas. The destabilizing accumulation, illicit transfer and misuse of conventional weapons and ammunition continue to initiate, sustain and exacerbate armed conflict. In addition, poorly-controlled weaponry and associated ammunition are impeding sustainable development and negatively impacting humanitarian assistance, often in the world’s most fragile societies. The UN Security Council—the primary organ of the United Nations responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security—remains actively seized of these cross-cutting challenges. It has addressed weapons-related issues across its agenda, from Security Sector Reform to arms embargoes to counter-terrorism and sustaining peace, while also treating these matters in country-specific and regionally-focused contexts. Weapons and ammunition management (WAM) has become an increasingly critical tool of the Security Council in this regard. In recent years, the United Nations has supported national authorities in WAM in places like Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti and Mali. The Secretary-General has acknowledged the criticality of weapons and ammunition management to “saving lives”, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected settings. In his Agenda for Disarmament, Securing Our Common Future, the Secretary-General acknowledges that the loss of arms and ammunition from storage sites, and their onward proliferation, can be a catalyst for armed violence, conflict and insecurity. Against this backdrop, the aim of this ad hoc webinar was to allow for an exchange of views and experiences of EU and UN peace operations in addressing illicit weapons, and to provide recommendations to develop further the arms control aspect in the design and mandate of EU and UN peace support operations.  
Monday, 14 December 2020
15:15 – 15:30 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks
  • Ambassador Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation and Head of the EEAS Disarmament Non-proliferation and Arms Export Control Division, EU
  • Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, UN
  • Mr. Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique/EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium
15:30 – 16:30 Session 1: The Legal and Political Environment Chair: Mr. Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique/EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium Speakers:
  • Ms. Katherine Prizeman, UNODA
  • Mr. Jonah Leff, Conflict Armament Research
  • Mr. Eric Berman, former Director, Small Arms Survey
16:30 – 16:45 Break 16:45 – 18h00 Session 2: The Role of Peace Operations in Information Gathering, Tracing and Investigation Chair: Mr. Ntagahoraho Burihabwa, DPO, UN Speakers:
  • Savannah de Tessieres, UN consultant, former Coordinator of UN Libya Panel of Experts
  • David Lochhead, ex-DPKO MINUSMA, UNMISS and UNMIS; Small Arms Survey
  • ACOS CJ3 - OF5 Dionysios Mantadakis, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, EU
 
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
15:30 – 16:45 Session 3: The Role of Peace Operations in Supporting Weapons and Ammunition Management Chair: Dr. Sylvain Paile-Calvo, Senior researcher, European Studies Unit, University of Liège Speakers:
  • Alexander Ralf Riebl, UNMAS
  • Nora Allgaier, DPO-ODA, UN
  • Hardy Giezendanner, UNIDIR
  • Lt Col (EL A) Odysseas Loukopoulos, C.2 - Crisis Response Planning and Current Operations, European External Action Service, EU
16:45 – 17:00 Break 17:00 – 18h15 Session 4: Weapons and Ammunition Management Policy and Practices in Peace Operations Chair: Mr. Michal Adamowicz, European External Action Service, EU Speakers:
  • Mr. Emile Le Brun, Small Arms Survey
  • Wing Commander Samatha Gomani, DPO-Office of Military Affairs, Policy and Doctrine Division, UN
  • Dr. Jovana Carapic, GICHD's Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT)
  18:15 – 18:30 Concluding Remarks
  • Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, UN
  • Ms. Alison Weston, Head of Division - Partnerships and Agreements (SECDEFPOL.2), European External Action Service, EU
  • Mr. Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique/EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium
23 June 2020

Strengthening Non-proliferation and Disarmament Education in Europe (Part I – virtual)

On 23 and 24 June 2020, SIPRI, on behalf of the EUNPD Consortium, organised a virtual event on Strengthening Non-proliferation and Disarmament (NPD) Education in Europe. The inperson event originally […]

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On 23 and 24 June 2020, SIPRI, on behalf of the EUNPD Consortium, organised a virtual event on Strengthening Non-proliferation and Disarmament (NPD) Education in Europe. The inperson event originally planned to be held in Brussels will take place at a later date. The 47 participants included, for the first time, university-affiliated members of the EUNPD Network. The first session provided an overview of education activities by the Consortium, the Network and the United Nations. The second session focused on how to make NPD education relevant and engaging, with contributions from academics who drew on experiences in different disciplines. The third session discussed ways to adjust to current challenges by sharing lessons learned from online teaching as well as other platforms. In this context, PRIF presented the EUNPDC e-Learning tool. Given the sudden shift to online learning following the COVID outbreak, the event provided an extremely valuable forum for sharing good practices, including feedback from students on online teaching. The concluding roundtable session explored ideas to improve NPD education for Consortium and Network members. Suggestions included a gender focus given the continuing imbalance in NPD education; interdisciplinary initiatives; shared classrooms and mutual teaching at each other’s classes; joint summer schools; engagement with other regions; and stronger synergies between students and professionals, inter alia by reinforcing links between Network members involved in education activities and those who are not, as well as officials participating in the various Consortium activities. An overview of NPD education activities by Network members will be the subject of an EUNPD paper to be published after the summer.   [embeddoc url="https://www.nonproliferation.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/EUNDPC-ad-hoc-seminar-on-NPD-eduction-agenda-16-June-2020-for-sendout.pdf" download="all" viewer="google"]
09 December 2019

Security, Safety, Sustainability: Promoting Good Behaviour in Outer Space

Security, Safety, Sustainability: Promoting Good Behaviour in Outer Space Objective: Exchange of views and information on national, regional and global initiatives to promote the preservation of safe, secure and sustainable […]

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Security, Safety, Sustainability: Promoting Good Behaviour in Outer Space Objective: Exchange of views and information on national, regional and global initiatives to promote the preservation of safe, secure and sustainable space environment and the peaceful use of outer space on an equitable and mutually acceptable basis, with a view to feed into a voluntary instrument to establish standards of responsible behaviour across the full range of space activities and related challenges.   08:45 – 09:00 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks Carine Claeys, Special Envoy for Space, European External Action Service Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique, France   09:00 – 11:00 Session 1: The Legal and Political Environment Chair: Sergio Marchisio, Chairman, European Centre for Space Law Speakers: -              Nathalie Le Cam, policy and legal officer, Space Task Force, European External Action Service -              Andre João Rypl, Chair, UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Brazil -              David Kuan-Wei Chen, Executive Director, McGill Centre for Research in Air and Space Law, Canada -              Daniel Porras, Space Security Fellow, UNIDIR   11:00 – 11:15 Coffee break   11:15 – 13:00 Session 2: National Policies and International Implications Chair: Petr Havlik, Space Policy Officer, Space Task Force, European External Action Service Speakers: -              Xavier Pasco, Director, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique, France -              Mariel Borowitz, Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA -              Shang Zhen, Councellor and Legal Advisor, Mission of China to the EU   13:00 – 14:00 Lunch   14:15 – 16:15 Session 3: Knowledge and Monitoring of the Space Environment Chair: Jana Robinson, Space Security Program Director, The Prague Security Studies Institute Speakers: -              Sabine Lecrenier, HoU Space policy, European Commission -              Daniel Oltrogge, Director, Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc., USA -              Christine Leurquin, VP, Institutional Relations, SES SA, Belgium -              Jean-François Bureau, Vice-President, Eutelsat, France   16:15 – 16:30 Coffee break   16:30 – 18:30 Session 4: Challenges and Opportunities for International Regulation Chair: Paul Wohrer, Research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique, France Speakers: -              Patricia Lewis, Research Director, Chatham House, UK -              Niklas Hedman, Chief, UNOOSA's Committee, Policy and Legal Affairs Section -              Regina Peldszus, Co-Chair, EU SST Consortium -              Jean-Jacques Tortora, Director, European Space Policy Institute, Austria -              Smita Jha, Senior Partner, Mazars, India   18:30 – 18:40 Concluding Remarks Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique, France Georgios Kritikos, Deputy Head of Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control Division, European External Action Service
28 November 2018

Mine Action Donor Strategies

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY   Mine Action Donor Strategies – Lessons for the Revision of the EU Guidelines for Mine Action   On 28 November 2018, the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium […]

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Mine Action Donor Strategies – Lessons for the Revision of the EU Guidelines for Mine Action

  On 28 November 2018, the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium organized an Ad-Hoc Seminar on Mine Action Donor Strategies – Lessons for the Revision of the EU Guidelines for Mine Action, which was held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on the margins of the 17th Meeting of the States Parties to the Mine-Ban Convention (the Ottawa Convention). The event brought together nearly 60 participants from States Parties to the Convention, the UN (UNMAS), the EU (EEAS, Commission), and the main NGOs in the field of Mine action. The objective of this Ad-Hoc Seminar was to collect lessons learned, views and inputs regarding Mine action donor strategies, with a view to feed the revision of the EU guidelines for Mine action. The EU is one of the world's top donors. EU's assistance is still led by the "guidelines for Mine action" dating from 2008 and which has to be revised. As a result, seven main donor countries explained their Mine action strategies (the UK, Germany, the USA, the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, Norway) along with key donors at regional (the EU) and global (the UNMAS) levels. Thanks to Afghanistan, Angola, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Colombia, the participants were provided with accurate lessons learned from the ground. Significant messages were sent to donor countries and operators. And exchanges with some of the more relevant operators helped European officials fuel the reflexion about the revision of the EU guidelines.

Agenda

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

19:00 Welcome Dinner  

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

08:15 – 08:45 Registration & Welcome Coffee   08:45 – 09:00 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks Ahmad Helal Atmar, Afghan presidency of the 17th Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique   09:00 – 11:00 Presentation of National Mine Action Donor Strategies Chair: Frank Meeussen, Policy officer, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control, SECPOL1, European External Action Service Speakers:
  • Elizabeth McGarva, Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Department, Department for International Development United Kingdom
  • Ingrid Schøyen, Humanitarian Affiars, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Oliver Bräuner, Desk Officer, Europe and Humanitarian Mine Action, Federal Foreign Office Germany
  • Steven Costner, Deputy Director, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State USA
  • Koen Höcker, Directorate Stability & Humanitarian Aid, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands
  • Alessandro Palmoso, Programme Officer, Human Security Division of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland
  • Jun Yamada, First Secretary, Defense Attaché, Delegation of Japan for the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva
  11:00 – 11:15 Coffee break   11:15 – 13:00 Regional and Global Mine Action Strategies Chair: Anne Kemppainen, Deputy Head, EU Delegation to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva Speakers:
  • Agnès Marcaillou, Director, UN Mine Action Service
  • Fotini Antonopoulou, Programme Manager in charge of Mine Action, Operations Section III, EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Asa Massleberg, Advisor, Strategic Management, Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
  • Tomaž Lovrenčič, Director, ITF Enhancing Human Security
  13:00 – 15:00 Lunch   15:00 – 16:30 Donor strategies – perspectives from affected Countries Chair: Mohammad Shafiq Yosufi, Director, Directorate of Mine Action Coordination, Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority Speakers:
  • Adriano Gonçalves, Head, Cabinet of International Cooperation and Assistance, Angola
  • Saša Obradović, Director, Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Centre
  • Miguel Ceballos, High Commisioner for Peace, Colombia
  16:30– 16:45 Coffee break   16:45 – 18:30 Donor Strategies – perspectives from operators Chair: Hector Guerra, Director, International Campaign to Ban Landmines – Cluster Munition Coalition Speakers:
  • Tim Kreuk, Head, Halo Trust Europe office
  • Josephine Dresner, Country Representative, Mines Advisory Group
  • Emmanuel Sauvage, Director, Armed Violence Reduction Unit, Handicap International
  • Hans Risser, Head of Operations, NPA
  • Steve Priestley, Director, MA Programs, Janus Global operations LLC
  18:30 – 18:40 Concluding Remarks Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique Frank Meeussen, Policy officer, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control, SECPOL1, European External Action Service  

27 November 2018

Man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS)

Man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS) On behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) organised an ad-hoc workshop in Brussels on 27 November on the […]

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Man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS)

On behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) organised an ad-hoc workshop in Brussels on 27 November on the diversion risks of man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS), attended by approximately 55 government officials and non-governmental experts from Europe and elsewhere. Jacek Bylica, European External Action Service Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, who had initiated the workshop, noted that MANPADs exemplify the interactive nature of the key threats identified in the European Agenda on Security: in this case, terrorism, organised crime and proliferation. The workshop addressed the level of risk, the level of awareness and the actions needed to alleviate risks. A technical session explained the history, design, components, use, and variations of MANPADS, more than one million of which have been produced in the last 50 years. Over the past decade, about 20,000 have been transferred, often with insufficient transparency. Some of these weapons can be used with little training and they can last for decades in the right climate conditions. Trade and diversion trends were explained, and the export controls that have introduced, including best practices promoted by the OSCE and the authorization system introduced by one company to prevent illicit use of its weapons. Briefings covered the situation in specific regions and conflict zones around the world, including northern Africa, the Levant, South America, eastern Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. While the situation in the Horn of Africa remains fraught, here are serious risks in Venezuela, where the unstable government has procured over 500 MANPADS launchers and dispersed them to 42 military units around the country, and in the Donbas region of Ukraine, where Russian-supported rebels have seized government stockpiles. Elsewhere, government secrecy is as much of a problem as capacity constraints in impeding the tracing of transfers.  

Agenda

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

08:45 – 09:00 Registration 09:00 – 09:15 Introductory remarks Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-proliferation, EEAS Mark Fitzpatrick, Director, Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, IISS Part I: MANPADS global issues and responses These first two sessions will aim to address the following elements:
  • MANPADS basics:history, design, main components, use, variations
  • MANPADS lifecycle, durability and longevity
  • Expertise and training needed for effective operation.
  • Numbers produced
  • Trade and diversion trends
  • Export controls
  • Technical end-use control features
  • Principles and best practices
09:15 – 10:15 Session I a: Threat assessment, technical introduction, production, control features Speakers:
  • Ben Barry, Senior Fellow for Land Warfare, IISS
  • Tomasz Brodniewicz, Head of the Precise Ammunition Department, MESKO
10:15 – 11:00 Session I b: Trade, export controls and best practices Speakers:
  • Siemon Wezeman, Senior Researcher, Arms Transfers and Military Expenditure Programme, SIPRI
  • Robin Mossinkoff, Head FSC Support Section, Conflict Prevention Centre, OSCE
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break Part II: Focus on specific regions and conflict zones In each of the following sessions we will seek, as best possible, to address:
  • Availability and use of MANPADS
  • Perceptions of threat
  • Actions undertaken to address the issue
  • Capacity of local governments and regional institutions to mitigate threat
  • Outside assistance needed
11:30 – 12:15 Session II a: Regional focus –North Africa Speakers:
  • Matt Schroeder, Senior Researcher, Small Arms Survey
  • David Diaz, Chief of Staff, Strategic Capacity Group
12:15 – 13:00 Session II b: Conflict zones – The Levant Speakers:
  • David Diaz, Chief of Staff, Strategic Capacity Group
  • Siemon Wezeman, Senior Researcher, Arms Transfers and Military Expenditure Programme, SIPRI
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 14:45 Session II c: Regional focus – Southeast Asia Speaker:
  • Shang-Su Wu, Research Fellow, Military Studies Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
14:45 – 15:30 Session II d: Regional focus – South and Central America Speaker:
  • Andrei Serbin Pont, Research Director, La Coordinadora Regional de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales (CRIES)
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break 15:45 – 16:45 Session II e: Regional focus – East Africa Speakers:
  • Dr Nelson Alusala, Research consultant, Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
  • Claudio Gramizzi, Head of Regional Operations - West Africa, Conflict Armament Research
16:45– 17:30 Session II f: Regional focus – Eastern Europe (Ukraine) Speaker:
  • Dr Margarita Konaev,Non-Resident Fellow, Modern War Institute at West Point
17:30 – 17:45 Concluding remarks Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-proliferation, EEAS
16 March 2017

Cooperating to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions

Landmines and cluster munitions’ survivors : A testimony by Khun Wiboonrat Chanchoo (Thailand) « It is a great honour for me to be here today. As all of you are […]

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Landmines and cluster munitions’ survivors : A testimony by Khun Wiboonrat Chanchoo (Thailand)

« It is a great honour for me to be here today. As all of you are aware, I’m not a cluster munitions survivor, but landmine survivor. For me, there is no difference between cluster munitions and landmine survivors or other remnants of wars. We are the same. We are victims. I myself became person with disability nearly 20 years ago. That day, I went in to the forest near the Thai-Cambodian border to collect bamboo to bring home. I was not aware that there were landmines hidden in that area. All I well recalled was that all of a sudden there was loud noise and my body was catapulted into the air. When I looked at my left leg, I saw it was shattered with dangling fractured bones. I screamed to warn others not to come near while I crawled myself to safety. Though I did not lose my life, but life has changed dramatically after that. My husband by that time could not deal with it and felt ashamed of my physical condition so he abused me, abandoned me and left our family taking with him all the money and assets we had. But he left the most valuable assets for me, our two daughters. I have been sharing my story, which is of course not a pleasant one, several times. I am aware that sometimes people feel uncomfortable when listening. But I have to continue doing this because I would like people to really know the lives of survivors. It’s not like we received support one time and all have been done so that case can be closed. Not only survivors receive affect, but also our family members. There are too many people with disabilities who still have difficulties in their lives. Some of them are in worse conditions. They still need support. Some of them don’t even have rice on the table. After having accident, I did not give up, I continued working in the paddies and plots, growing rice and vegetables, and raising my two kids on my own. As time went on, I came to realise that a person with disability not only can live a normal life with the proper care and support from those around them; but they can also contribute meaningfully towards others. I decided to join a local support group for people with disabilities. It is a platform where we can work together to help improve our living conditions. Our self-help group started from small group of landmine survivors and people with disabilities in my village. The group expanded to neighbouring villages, and finally become a sub-district group. This group then connects with other survivors’ groups in other districts and provinces. My self-help group now comprises over 100 landmine survivors. Most recently, I have expanded the scope of my activities to include persons with various disabilities, orphans, children with HIV infected parents, and the abandoned elderly. Activities of our self-help groups in the past and at present include mushroom planting, micro-credit loan among group members, promotion of income generating activities, setting up a local network to deliver assistance is a much more efficient and sustainable approach in providing assistance, and more. Some activities become successful for example mushroom planting, but some are not successful including raising animals. After 20 years of being a person with disability, believe it or not, the needs of survivors I have been observing remain the same, which are very basic needs. Survivors need prostheses. Survivors need financial support and micro-credit. Survivors need to accessibility and modification of accommodation and public facilities for appropriate use by persons with disabilities. Survivors need to know about their rights. I would like to thank the Governments of Thailand for a lot of good work happening. My voices are louder. I would like also to thank other Governments including Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, and more for lots of good work happening in my survivors’ friends’ countries. We all know that government support and understanding for victims is vital to ensuring our full and equal participation in the society. I wish the international community continue working together to ensure that no one will have to suffer from this indiscriminate weapon ever again. I wish Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam acceding to the CCM very soon. We need protection of the rights of victims in an all-inclusive and sustainable manner. Aside from Government of Thailand, I would like to thank International Campaign to Ban Landmines-Cluster Munitions Coalition, Handicap International, Jesuit Refugee Services, COERR and Norwegian People’s Aid for supporting me all along. » Khun Wiboonrat Chanchoo, International Campaign to Ban Landmines - Cluster Munition Coalition, Thailand, 17 March 2017

The closed seminar on “Cooperating to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions: the country coalition concept” was held in conjunction with the Permanent Representation of Germany to the Conference on Disarmament. It was funded by the European Union and jointly organised by the European External Action Service through the EU Non-proliferation Consortium, and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

It took place on the premises of the UNESCAP, Bangkok, Thailand, on March 16 and 17, 2017. The participants included both government officials, International organizations representatives and non-governmental experts from the South-East Asia region, the EU member states and beyond. The purpose of this seminar was to discuss future developments impacting the implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM). It focused on the concept of establishing “country coalitions” (i.e. with a country specific focus) as a means to enhance international cooperation and thus support the implementation of the Convention in South-East Asia. A coordinated approach concerning destruction and clearance (including mapping and securing of contaminated areas) of cluster munitions and assisting victims, involving donor states and operators will support States Parties to fulfil their commitments under the Convention. Lastly, a country specific approach is required to help ensure progress in implementation of the CCM. Against this backdrop the concept of establishing “country coalitions” as a means to enhance international cooperation and thus promote the CCM seems to have considerable potential. The South-East Asia region is the location of the heaviest cluster munition contamination globally. It includes both States Parties and Non-States Parties to the CCM, including countries who are addressing contamination, stockpile destruction, etc. Within the region, Lao PDR, Vietnam and Cambodia are all dealing with very high levels of contamination. Lao PDR has the highest levels of contamination. The seminar consisted of five sessions: Session 1 offered to all the countries of the region the opportunity to share their perception of the issue (risks and threats, entry into force and implementation of the CCM, etc.). Session 2 focused on cooperation and assistance by introducing the country coalition concept, discussing and refining this approach. The relevant actors for such a coalition would include representatives of: the affected country, donor states, international organizations, operators on the ground and other relevant experts, such as the GICHD. Session 3 addressed the issue of the cooperation and assistance by introducing the country coalition concept. Session 4 and 5 explored the practical implications of the country coalition concept on the challenge of article 4 obligations and on victim assistance.

Agenda

Thursday 16 March 2017

09:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Introduction – Setting the scene
Michael Biontino (Germany) Frank Meeussen (EEAS/EU) Benjamin Hautecouverture (France/EUNPC)
09:15 – 11:15 Session 1: Challenges of Cluster Munition Remnants contamination in the region
Chair & Introduction: Megan Burke (CMC) Cambodia Lao PDR Malaysia The Philippines Sri Lanka Thailand
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:45 Session 2: Introducing the country coalition concept
Chair: Benjamin Hautecouverture (France/EUNPC) Speaker 1 Michael Biontino (Germany) Speaker 2 Megan Burke (CMC)
12:45 – 14:00 Lunch
14:30 – 16:30 Session 3: Cooperation and assistance - The connection between affected countries and donor countries – Best practices in coordination/cooperation
Chair: Frank Meeussen (EEAS/EU) Speaker 1 Genevieve Clune (Australia) Speaker 2 Khampheng Douangthongla (Lao PDR) Speaker 3 Vidya Abhayagunawardena (Sri Lanka Campaign to Ban Landmines)
18:30 – 21:00 Reception, German residence

Friday 17 March 2017

09:00 – 10:00 Session 4: Practical implications 1 - Victim assistance
Chair: Aksel Steen-Nilsen (NPA Programme Director, Cambodia) Speaker 1 JJuan Carlos Ruan (Ottawa ISU) Speaker 2 Sheila Mweemba (CCM-ISU) Speaker 3 Benoit Couturier (Handicap International Lao PDR)
10:00 – 11:00 Session 5: Practical implications 2 – Clearance
Chair: Maarten Broekhof (The Netherlands) Speaker 1 Maarten Broekhof (The Netherlands) Speaker 2 Touch Pheap (Cambodia) Speaker 3 Bounpheng Sisawath (Lao PDR)
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30 Wrap up and recommendations
Sandra de Waele (EU) Balasubramaniam Murali (UNDP – Lao PDR) Stefano Toscano (GICHD) Benjamin Hautecouverture (France/EUNPC)
12:30 – 13:30 Farewell lunch
07 March 2017

Developments in SALW Technology and Design: Implications for Countering Diversion

The EU Non-proliferation Consortium organised a one-day expert seminar on “Developments in SALW-technology: implications for countering diversion”, on 7 March 2017 in Brussels. Preventing diversion of Small Arms and Light […]

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The EU Non-proliferation Consortium organised a one-day expert seminar on “Developments in SALW-technology: implications for countering diversion”, on 7 March 2017 in Brussels.

Preventing diversion of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is a key priority for the international community in preventing violent conflicts and gun enabled crimes. The seminar included presentations and discussions on ‘Risks of diversion’, ‘Marking and tracing’, ‘Stockpile management’ and ‘End-use controls’. It built upon the outcomes of the 2015 Meeting of Governmental Experts on the Implementation of the UN Programme of Action on SALW. The discussions will feed into the review of the EU SALW Strategy as well as preparations for the 2018 Review Conference of the UN Programme of Action on SALW. The seminar brought together 40 participants from European industry, EU and EU member state officials, regional and international organizations, and research institutes.

Agenda

09:00–09:15 Welcome and introduction to the seminar
Pawel Herczynski, Director Security Policy and Conflict Prevention, European External Action Service Mark Bromley, Co-Director of the Dual-use and Arms Trade Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
09:15–10:30 Session 1 — Diversion: causes, consequences and risk mitigation
Chair: Frank Meeussen, Alternate Chair of COARM Council Working Party, European External Action Service Speaker: Savannah de Tessières, Senior Consultant, Small Arms Survey and United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations Speaker: Tarmo Dix, Desk Officer Conventional Arms Control, German Federal Foreign Office Speaker: N. R. Jenzen-Jones, Director, Armament Research Services This session will explore the legal and normative standards to prevent diversion; recent cases of diversion following exports of SALW from Europe; and means to counter diversion, including the opportunities and challenges generated by emerging SALW technologies and designs. Key questions that will be addressed
  • What were some of the most notable cases of SALW diversion in the past five years?
  • What were the main causes and consequences of these cases?
  • What legal and normative standards are in place to prevent SALW diversion?
  • What are the key gaps and weaknesses in these standards and their implementation?
  • What role have new technologies and designs played in recent cases of SALW diversion?
  • What role can new methods for marking, tagging and enabling/disabling SALW play in preventing cases of diversion?
10:45–12:00 Session 2 — Developments in SALW technology and design: implications for marking and tracing
Chair: Lina Grip, Researcher, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Speaker: Dr. Giacomo Persi Paoli, Research Leader, RAND Europe Speaker: Thierry Jacobs, Strategic Projects and Relations Executive, Fabrique Nationale d’Herstal Speaker: Dr. Gernot Schrems, Laser Expert, Trotec Laser GmbH This session will explore the current state of the art with regard to available technologies for marking and tracing SALW and related ammunition; the challenges and opportunities posed by developments in modular design, polymer materials and additive manufacturing and how they can be met; and options for states to promote the use of new marking techniques. Key questions that will be addressed
  • What systems are in place for establishing harmonized standards for the marking and tracing of SALW?
  • What are the key gaps in these systems, and what challenges do they face?
  • What are the particular challenges posed by modular design, polymer materials and additive manufacturing for marking and tracing SALW?
  • What systems are companies developing for overcoming these challenges?
  • What are the particular challenges involved in developing effective systems for marking and tracing SALW ammunition?
  • What systems are companies developing for overcoming these challenges?
13:15–14:30 Session 3 — Developments in SALW technology and design: implications for stockpile management
Chair: Pilar Reina, Independent consultant Speaker: Alain Lapon, Chief Technical Officer, South Eastern and Eastern European Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Speaker: Diman Dimov, Project Support Office, Conflict Prevention Centre, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Speaker: Robert Kondor, Regional Sales Director, Dynamit Nobel Defence This session will explore the current state of the art with regard to available technologies for tagging and tracking SALW shipments and stockpiles to facilitate secure stockpile management; the role these systems can play in preventing SALW diversion; and options for states to promote the use of these technologies. Key questions that will be addressed
  • What systems are in place for establishing improved standards in SALW physical security and stockpile management?
  • What are the key gaps in these systems and what are the implementation challenges do states and other stakeholders face?
  • What are the key lessons-learned from recent efforts to improve SALW physical security and stockpile management in Europe and elsewhere?
  • What role can different types of technologies play in improving SALW physical security and stockpile management?
  • What new systems are companies developing for helping to tag and track SALW?
  • What role can these systems play in helping to improve SALW physical security and stockpile management standards and prevent cases of diversion?
14:30–15:45 Session 4 — Developments in SALW technology and design: implications for end-use controls
Chair: Elvan Isikozlu, Researcher, Bonn International Center for Conversion Speaker: Matt Schroeder, Senior Researcher, Small Arms Survey Speaker: Dr. Georg Jahnen, Head of Development, Armatix This session will explore the current state of the art with regard to available technologies for enabling and/or disabling SALW; other technologies that can help to prevent the post shipment diversion of SALW; and options for states to promote the use of these technologies. Key questions that will be addressed
  • Where have technologies for enabling and/or disabling SALW been used to help prevent or respond to cases of diversion?
  • What potential is there for the wider use of these systems?
  • What are the economic, functional and political barriers?
  • What systems have companies developed for ensuring that SALW can only be operated by authorized end-users?
  • What are some of the potential applications of these systems?
15:45–16:00 Summary of the day’s discussions and links with EU and UN-level processes
Frank Meeussen, alternate chair of COARM Council Working Party, European External Action Service Dr. Ali Arbia, Project Manager, Small Arms Survey
24 October 2016

EU – Republic of Korea Non-Proliferation Seminar on the nuclear and ballistic dimensions of the DPRK crisis

The European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea co-sponsored a seminar on the nuclear and ballistic missile dimensions of the DPRK crisis, which took […]

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The European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea co-sponsored a seminar on the nuclear and ballistic missile dimensions of the DPRK crisis, which took place in Seoul on 24-25 October 2016. The seminar was co-hosted by the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium (EUNPC), the Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS), the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) and the Korea Nuclear Policy Society (KNPS).

The seminar brought together some 60 participants from governments and think-tanks in Europe, North-East Asia and the United States. Participants shared their assessment of the DPRK nuclear and ballistic programmes, reiterating their grave concern about the threat that this programme constitutes to regional and international stability. Participants also shared their views on how the international community, including the EU, should best respond to the persistent violation by the DPRK of multiple UN Security Council Resolutions. They discussed in particular the effectiveness of a diplomatic response, including sanctions, as well as counter-proliferation solutions and options. Participants agreed that the seminar had provided a very useful opportunity for sharing views and assessments. They expressed the hope that the dialogue and exchange on this issue would continue, including in the framework of the bilateral relations between the EU and the Republic of Korea.

Agenda

Monday 24 October 2016

Welcome and introduction
09:30 - 09:45 Welcome and Introduction to the meeting
SHIN Dong-ik, President, IFANS, ROK Ambassador Gerhard Sabathil, Head of EU Delegation in the Republic of Korea, EU Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior research fellow, Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), France
09:45 - 11:50 Session 1: The DPRK nuclear and ballistic programmes: what assessment?
12:30 - 13:00 Keynote speech
Session 2: The international community’s response: approaches and effectiveness
13:00 - 14:30 The diplomatic answer (including the sanctions)
14:50 - 16:20 The counter-proliferation solutions and options
Session 3: What more can be done or how different?
16:40 - 18:40 Leverage and new room for action

Thursday 25 October 2016

Session 4: Summary and Recommendations
09:00 - 11:00 A specific role for the EU?
11:20- 12:20 Wrap-up and Recommendations
Closing of the meeting
12:20 - 12:35 SHIN Dong-ik, President, IFANS, ROK Bruno Hanses, Senior Expert Disarmament, non-proliferation and arms export control, European External Action Service, EU Benjamin Hautecouverture, FRS, France
08 April 2015

Preparing for the 2015 NPT Review Conference

International seminar © FRS Hosted by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by the European Union Co-organized by The Algerian Institut Diplomatique et des Relations Internationales and the […]

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International seminar

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An international seminar on “Preparing for the 2015 NPT Review Conference,” (RevCon) co-organized by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium (EUNPC - Fondation pour la recherche stratégique, Paris, France), was held at the Sheraton hotel, near Algiers (Algeria), on 8 and 9 April 2015. The event was supported by the EU.

About 50 people attended the seminar: over 20 countries were represented, many at the ambassadorial levels. The ONUDA and the IAEA were represented. The president of the 2015 Revcon was present, along with the chairs of the three main committees of the Revcon. Five experts from the EUNPC and one nongovernmental expert from the Middle East gave presentations and/or moderated sessions. It was recognized that the 2015 NPT RevCon would be difficult because of inadequate implementation of the 2010 action plan. Yet the interim deal between Iran and the E3+3/EU (the Lausanne agreement) was perceived as an opportunity to create a positive atmosphere because it strengthens the NPT and shows that nonproliferation tools work. The cornerstone of the EU non-proliferation strategy (“effective multilateralism”) was recalled and its approach to the 2015 Revcon was detailed. Most of the challenges facing the RevCon were developed during session I (“Challenges and opportunities for the 2015 NPT Review Conference”). Session II (“Achieving progress on nuclear disarmament, including new approaches”) was marked by constructive propositions. It was stated that peaceful uses of nuclear energy (Session III) are crucial for social and economic development. Contribution of the Nuclear Weapon Free Zones to Non-Proliferation and Disarmament was detailed in Session IV. The success of the Nuclear Free Zones (NFZ) as a cross-cutting tool and issue for the NPT regime was recognized by the participants. Lastly, session V dealt with various aspects concerning the reinforcement of the NPT Review Process: institutional, procedural, substantive.

Agenda

Wednesday, April 8th 2015

9h00 - 9h45 Opening Session
Statement by Representative of Algeria Statement by Ambassador Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy EEAS, EU Statement by Representative of UN Office of Disarmament Affairs
9h45 - 10h00 Coffee break
10h00-11h30 Session I - Challenges and opportunities for the 2015 NPT Review Conference
Moderator: Representative of Algeria Panel: Representative of UK Mr. Ayman Khalil, Director, ACSIS, Jordan Representative of Algeria
11h30 - 11h45 Coffee break
11h45 - 13h00 Session II – Nuclear disarmament
Moderator: Bruno Tertrais, Senior Research Fellow, FRS, France Panel: Representative of Algeria Representative of Japan Ambassador Enrique-Roman Moray, President of Main Committee I Mr. Mark Fitzpatrick, IISS, EUNPC
13h00 - 14h30 Lunch
14h30 - 16h00 Session III - Peaceful uses of nuclear energy
Moderator: Mr. Benjamín Hautecouverture, Senior Research Fellow, FRS, France Panel: Representative of Iran Ambassador David Stuart, President of Main Committee III Representative of the IAEA Mr. Vitaly Fedchenko, SIPRI, Sweden
16h00 - 16h15 Coffee break
16h15 - 18h15 Session IV - Contribution of the Nuclear Weapon Free Zones to Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
Moderator: Representative of Egypt Panel: Representative of South Africa Representative of Mexico Ambassador Cristian Istrate, President of Main Committee II Representative of Finland
18h30 Welcome reception

Thursday, April 9th 2015

10h00 - 11h30 Session V: Strengthening the NPT Review Process
Moderator: Representative of Algeria Panel: Representative of Cuba Representative of UN Office of Disarmament Affairs Mr. Benjamin Hautecouverture, Senior Research Fellow, FRS, France
11h30-12h00 Closing session
Ambassador Jacek Bylica, Special Envoy EEAS, EU Ambassador Taous Feroukhi of Algeria, the President-designate of the 2015 NPT Review Conference Mr. Mark Fitzpatrick, Director, IISS Non-proliferation and Disarmament Programme / Vice-Chairman, EUNPC
23 August 2014

European Forum Alpbach, Austria – “Nuclear Futures?”

EU-organised retreat assesses future of nuclear power and related non-proliferation issues. At an EU retreat in Alpbach, Austria on 23-25 August, three dozen experts from academia, industry and international organisations […]

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EU-organised retreat assesses future of nuclear power and related non-proliferation issues.

At an EU retreat in Alpbach, Austria on 23-25 August, three dozen experts from academia, industry and international organisations assessed future developments impacting the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Held in conjunction with the European Forum Alpbach, the seminar on ‘Nuclear Futures?’ concluded that nuclear power will continue to be a significant part of the global energy panorama, particularly in non-OECD Asia. Nuclear energy can help ensure energy security and meet rising energy demands and greenhouse gas emission targets. While renewable sources will make an increasingly larger contribution, particularly if a way can be found to store solar and wind energy, technological advancements may also help overcome the serious problems associated with nuclear power. Indeed, how to ensure that nuclear power is provided safely, securely and without abetting nuclear-weapons programmes was the dominant theme of the event. Each aspect of the ‘3S’ framework – safeguards, safety and security – was discussed at length, as well as the role of export controls in ensuring the proper use of nuclear-related trade. Following the 2.5-day retreat, several of the participants led a public break-out session at the Alpbach Political Symposium to present an overview of nuclear energy forecasts and the challenges it entails. Three separate units of the European Union joined forces in funding and organising the seminar: the European External Action Service through the EU Non-proliferation Consortium, the Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid Directorate-General (DEVCO) of the European Commission, and the Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC). Administrative arrangements were handled by the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) through its DEVCO-funded program on ‘EU-Outreach in Export Control of Dual-Use Items‘.

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18 June 2014

EU Consortium Middle East Workshop

Capacity-building Workshop for mid-level Diplomats in support of the Helsinki Conference on a Middle East WMD Free Zone In 2011 and 2012, the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium organised two international seminars […]

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Capacity-building Workshop for mid-level Diplomats in support of the Helsinki Conference on a Middle East WMD Free Zone

In 2011 and 2012, the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium organised two international seminars in support of a process aimed at establishing a Zone Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDFZ) in the Middle East. The 2011 and 2012 seminars proved successful in bringing parties together and exploring key issues. The EU decided to sponsor a related event in 2014 as a practical contribution to the Helsinki Conference. Organised by our Consortium, a capacity-building workshop was held on the 18th and 19th June 2014 in Brussels, bringing together mid-level diplomats from the region for presentations on zones elsewhere and building blocks of multilateral diplomacy, along with a simulation exercise.

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Report

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24 April 2014

Enhancing compliance of the BTWC

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28 February 2013

EU Support of the Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations

Council Decision 2013/43/CFSP, adopted on the 22nd January 2013, tasks the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium with the organization of two closed seminars bringing together 30 to 40 governmental experts in order to […]

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Council Decision 2013/43/CFSP, adopted on the 22nd January 2013, tasks the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium with the organization of two closed seminars bringing together 30 to 40 governmental experts in order to facilitate the successful completion of negotiation of an ATT at the March 2013 UN Conference, on the basis of the draft Treaty text of 26th July 2012, to identify the means of bringing the Treaty swiftly into force, the best practices at both national and regional level, and the facets of international assistance with the Treaty’s implementation. The EU has encouraged the ATT negotiation process since 2006 and two decisions have previously been adopted, in 2009 and 2010, in support of the on-going process.

Seminar 1

Divonne-les-Bains, Geneva Region, 28 February – 1 March 2013

Seminar 2

Geneva, 17 – 18 June 2013

Draft Treaty

The draft of the Arms Trade Treaty, United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, New York, 2-27 July 2012, July 26, 2012

EU Documents

Publications of the Consortium

  • Arms Trade Treaty assistance: identifying a role for the European Union, Mark Bromley and Paul Holtom, Non-Proliferation Discussion Paper, February 2014, 18p.
  • The European Union's Involvement In Negotiating an Arms Trade Treaty, Sara Depauw, Non-Proliferation paper, No.23, December 2012, 16p.

Latest Publications from the Network

  • Arms Trade Treaty: What prospects for 2013 after the failure of negotiations in July 2012?, Virginie Moreau, Note d'analyse, (in French) Group for research and information on peace and security – GRIP, December 3, 2012, 12p.
  • Measuring International Arms Transfers, Paul Holtom, Mark Bromley, Verena Simmel, SIPRI Fact Sheet, December 2012, 8p., Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
  • Arms Trade Treaty: EU priorities before March 2013 negotiations, Cédric Poitevin, Note d'analyse, Group for research and information on peace and security - GRIP, November 28, 2012, 4p.
  • Implementing an Arms Trade Treaty: mapping assistance to strengthen arms transfer controls, Paul Holtom, Mark Bromley, SIPRI Insights on Peace and Security, No. 2012/2 July 2012, 20p., Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
  • Un traité pour réguler les transferts d'armes : défis et opportunités, (in French), M.Finaud, GCSP Web Editorial, 26 June 2012
  • A Treaty to Regulate Arms Transfers: Challenges and Opportunities, M.Finaud, GCSP Web Editorial, 25 June 2012
  • The arms trade treaty. Challenges for 2012 (in French), Virginie Moreau, GRIP Rapport n° 2011/6, 37 pp.
  • Technology transfers and the Arms Trade Treaty - Issues and Perspectives, Bruno Gruselle, Perrine Le Meur, in Recherches & Documents, No 2/2012, March 2012, 28p.
  • Towards the 2012 Arms Trade Treaty Negotiation Conference, Wilton Park Conference, Conference report for WP1136, 6p., November 2011
  • Import Controls and an Arms Trade Treaty, Mark Bromley and Paul Holtom, SIPRI Background Paper, July 2011
  • Implementing an arms trade treaty: Lessons on Reporting and Monitoring from Existing Mechanisms, Paul Holtom and Mark Bromley, SIPRI Policy Paper No. 28, July 2011
  • Transit and Trans-Shipment Controls in an Arms Trade Treaty, Paul Holtom and Mark Bromley , SIPRI Background Paper, July 2011
  • Arms transfers to Zimbabwe: implications for an arms trade treaty, Lukas Jeuck, SIPRI Background Paper, 12 pp., March 2011
06 July 2011

EU Consortium Middle East international seminars

First EU Consortium Middle East Seminar (July 2011) Seminar Background Papers The dynamics of missile proliferation in the Middle East and North Africa by Stéphane Delory Nuclear capabilities in the […]

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First EU Consortium Middle East Seminar (July 2011)

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Second EU Consortium Middle East Seminar (November 2012)

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Seminar Agenda

Monday, 5 November, 2012

09:00 – 10:00 Accreditation, Coffee
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome
10:15 – 12:00

Plenary Session I: Parameters and Properties of a Zone free of WMD in the Middle East and Basic Principles for a Regional Security Architecture

10:15 – 11:00 Presentations 11:00 – 12:00 General Discussion
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30

Breakout Sessions I: Confidence Building and Technical Measures in the Area of WMD and Means of Delivery

Nuclear Confidence Building and Technical Measures
14:00 – 14:30 Presentations 14:30 – 15:30 Discussion
Biological and Chemical Confidence Building and Technical Measures
14:00 – 14:30 Presentations 14:30 – 15:30 Discussion
Missiles and Other Means of Delivery
14:00 – 14:30 Presentations 14:30 – 15:30 Discussion
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee
16:00 – 17:30

Breakout Sessions II: Confidence Building Measures Improving Regional Peace and Security

Improving the Regional Security Architecture and Other Confidence Building Measures
16:00 – 16:30 Presentations 16:30 – 17:30 Discussion
Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Safety and Security
16:00 – 16:30 Presentations 16:30 – 17:30 Discussion
19:00 Cocktail
20:00 Dinner, Keynote Speech

Tuesday, 6 November, 2012

09:00 – 10:30

Plenary Session II: Assessing Confidence Building Measures within a Process Leading up to the Establishment of a MEWMDFZ

09:00 – 09:30 Presentations 09:30 – 10:30 General Discussion10:30 – 11:00Coffee11:00 – 12:40

Plenary Session III: Report of the Chairs of the Breakout Sessions - Gauging Common Ground

11:00 – 11:40 Report of the Chairs 11:40 – 12:40 General Discussion12:40 – 13:00Conclusion & Farewell13:00 – 14:00Lunch  
25 October 2024

Engagement Opportunities in Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation for Young Professionals and Students

  On 25 October 2024, the Building on the success of the first edition of the event held in October 2022, the webinar informed participants about youth-led groups and initiatives […]

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  On 25 October 2024, the Building on the success of the first edition of the event held in October 2022, the webinar informed participants about youth-led groups and initiatives in the field and offered a platform to connect and network. Participants benefited from presentations by five organizations and their initiatives: The British American Security Information Council (BASIC), the European Leadership Network (ELN), the EU Nonproliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), the International Student/Young Pugwash (ISYP), and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). The organizations shared information about their activities and youth programmes and offered opportunities for learning, research, and engagement on a wide range of issues within the arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation field. The event was organised within the framework of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), established under the EUNPDC.   Left to right: Sanaa Alvira, Leadership Team Member at International Student/Young Pugwash, and Federica Dall’Arche, Senior Research Associate at the VCDNP Opening remarks were delivered by Federica Dall’Arche, Senior Research Associate at the VCDNP, and Sanaa Alvira, Leadership Team Member at ISYP. Both highlighted the importance of engaging all generations and people with diverse national and cultural backgrounds to promote inclusion and diversity in the arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation field. Younger Generation Leaders Network (YGLN) of the ELN Nikita Gryazin, Policy Fellow at the European Leadership Network (ELN) Nikita Gryazin, Policy Fellow at the European Leadership Network (ELN), presented ELN’s Younger Generation Leaders Network (YGLN), a youth group which consists of 150 members from over 40 countries, which this year celebrates it 10th anniversary. YGLN holds regular events like "YGLN Wednesdays," where members exchange and connect. YGLN also publishes analyses and commentary on international affairs by its members and holds an annual gathering for in-person engagement. The network comprises four distinct groups and is led by an executive committee, helping to shape its members into future decision-makers. More information on YGLN and membership is available on the YGLN website. The EU Nonproliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) Manuel Herrera, Research Fellow at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) Manuel Herrera, Research Fellow at IAI, provided an overview of the next generation activities organised by the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC). The EUNPDC organizes and coordinates activities for a network of over 110 research centres and universities all over Europe. One of the flagship programmes of the Consortium is the YWNGI, which offers events online and on university campuses in Europe. A key part of the Initiative is an annual mentorship programme for young women. Other activities include the Next Generation Workshop – an opportunity for emerging experts to showcase their research ahead of the EUNPDC Annual Conference in Brussels. Herrera also offered an overview of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament E-learning courses, a comprehensive library of interactive online courses on arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation issues offered by the Consortium and presented the Consortium’s internship programme. More information about the Consortium can be found on the EUNPDC website.  The Youth4Disarmament Initiative of UNODA Marykate Monaghan, Associate Political Affaris Officer at the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)  The Youth4Disarmament initiative, organised by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), was introduced by Marykate Monaghan. She provided an overview of the initiative’s work to empower young people to champion and participate in disarmament efforts, highlighting programmes, including capacity-building workshops, creative projects, and the "Advocates in Motion (AIM) Campaign" to integrate youth perspectives into global policy-making. The initative also includes the Youth Leader Fund, a comprehensive programme running through 2030, featuring online learning, a study tour to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, mentorship, and networking for young advocates. Additionally, she encouraged youth engagement through online events, creative advocacy, joining disarmament-focused groups, and accessing educational resources like UNODA’s Disarmament Education Dashboard. More information can be found on the Youth4Disarmament website. Emerging Voices Network (EVN) of BASIC Declan Penrose, Policy Fellow at the British American Security Information Council (BASIC) The Emerging Voices Network, which was introduced by Declan Penrose, Policy Fellow at the British American Security Information Council (BASIC), is a digital, global network of young experts and practitioners working across nuclear issues. The network emphasises the importance of cross-regional and cross-disciplinary collaboration and organises side events at international conferences, such as NPT Review Conferences, and publishes an annual series of policy papers, written by working groups of emerging nuclear experts from around the world. More information, including on ways to participate, can be found on the EVN website. International Student/Young Pugwash (ISYP) Kseniia Pirnavskaia, Deputy Director at International Student/Young Pugwash The work of ISYP, a global, interdisciplinary network of students, young professionals, and national groups, was presented by Deputy Director Kseniia Pirnavskaia. She explained how ISYP covers a wide range of topics related to existential risk, including climate change, emerging technologies, and nuclear weapons. with the aim of nurturing understanding and build personal connections for peace-promoting policy-making. More information on ISYP and on how to participate is available on the ISYP website. Event participants and organisers Panellists also shared their personal experiences and career journeys, entering and navigating the field, emphasising the challenges and rewards they encountered. The lively discussion following the presentations touched upon many topics, including work-life balance, mental health, the inclusion of people with disabilities, as well as gender and geographical barriers, among others. The rich conversation offered practical insights for young professionals aspiring to make a meaningful impact in the field. Closing remarks were delivered by Paola Tessari, Senior Researcher at IAI, and Kseniia Pirnavskaia, Deputy Director at ISYP, who shared information on additional opportunities available in the field and thanked the panellists for sharing helpful advice and guidance.
18 September 2024

Launch of the 2024 Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme

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Launch of the 2024 Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme

On 18 September 2024, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI), as part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), launched the 4th edition of Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (YWNPD) Mentorship Programme. The Mentorship Programme, established in 2021 and organised in the framework of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), pairs 20 young women (mentees), chosen through a highly competitive selection process, with well-established experts in the field (mentors). Mentors and mentees engage in a mentoring relationship that envisions, among other things, regular video or in-person meetings. Mentees are also offered an opportunity to attend conferences, seminars, social events, and other activities, to benefit from networking and career development opportunities. VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova delivering welcome remarks The launch event was opened by the VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova. Two former mentees, Veerle Moyson and Lara Maria Guedes, and one continuing mentor, Renata H. Dalaqua, shared their personal experiences of participating in previous editions of the programme. Renata H. Dalaqua, Programme Lead for Gender & Disarmament at UNIDIR, sharing her experience as a mentor After a round of introductions, VCDNP Senior Research Associate Federica Dall’Arche and Paola Tessari, Senior Researcher at IAI, offered an overview of the programme, discussing expectations and opportunities for mentors and mentees as well as upcoming activities, including the EUNPDC Annual Conference in Brussels. Karolina Proprentner, Office and Events Manager at the VCDNP, introduced a social media spotlight campaign, which will feature mentors and mentees of the new cohort and present their backgrounds and interests to a wider audience in the non-proliferation and disarmament field. The VCDNP and IAI look forward to working with this cohort of bright and motivated mentees and thank returning and new mentors for generously volunteering their time and expertise to the 2024 edition of the programme. The Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (YWNPD) Mentorship Programme is made possible thanks to the generous financial support of the European Union.  
10 May 2024

Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme – 3rd Edition Final Meeting

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Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme – 3rd Edition Final Meeting

The VCDNP and IAI convened the final meeting of the third edition of their Mentorship Programme for young women in non-proliferation and disarmament.
Participants of the final meeting of the third edition of the Mentorship Programme
On 10 May 2024, the VCDNP and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) organised the final meeting of the third edition of the Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme. This year, the programme paired 22 driven young women with 22 established experts in the field. These pairs engaged in a mentoring relationship that included regular videoconferencing sessions, among other activities. The programme also gave participants the opportunity to attend relevant conferences and outreach events on non-proliferation, disarmament, arms control, and related topics, including the EUNPDC Annual Conference and Next Generation Workshop. The Mentorship Programme has also provided networking and career development opportunities through seminars, social events, and other activities. The Mentorship Programme is part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative under the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.
  “The mentorship programme definitely is a unique opportunity for young female professionals or students to gain a foothold in the world of disarmament and non-proliferation. Not only can you learn from the experiences of an experienced and established mentor in the field, but you also get to connect with young like-minded colleagues who are also at the start of their career. I can definitely recommend it as the connections you are able to make are extremely valuable - both in the professional and the private sphere!” -Mentee
The final meeting was opened by Elena K. Sokova, VCDNP Executive Director, and Stephan Klement, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation and Disarmament at the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Elena K. Sokova and Stephan Klement
The event was held online and divided into three sessions. The first session was dedicated to mentees’ presentations and moderated by Paola Tessari (IAI). Several mentees presented the results of their research conducted during the Mentorship Programme. The presentations addressed issues related to arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation, including regional challenges, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, military expenditure and data collection, as well as the nexus between climate change and disarmament. Presentations were delivered by:
  • Lara Maria Guedes, Intern at Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
  • Ksenija Trajkovska, Analyst at Fenix Insight LTD
  • Clara Wend, Student at Technical University Vienna
  • Beatrice Aubert, Trainee at EEAS
  “I really like the concept of this Programme and how refreshing it felt to coach a mentee/someone who is hopeful and positive about the field and I learned a lot too as a mentor!” -Mentor
The second panel focused on providing career advice and featured a presentation by Elizabeth Bone, Career and Academic Advisor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Ms. Bone shared helpful tips when searching for a job and offered guidance for dealing with rejection and building resilience. The panel was moderated by Manuel Herrera (IAI).
Elizabeth Bone's presentation
  “The many opportunities provided by the mentorship programme have definitely deepened my understanding of arms control and non-proliferation. Especially the in-person conference in December 2023 was a particularly enriching experience. I also enjoyed both the issue-related and skill-building opportunities that took place online” -Mentee
The last panel was devoted to a comprehensive evaluation of the Programme to collect feedback from participants and brainstorm improvements for future editions. The open discussion was moderated by Federica Dall’Arche (VCDNP).
15 January 2024

Open Source Intelligence and Public Speaking Workshops: Skill Building opportunities for YWNGI Mentorship Programme participants

The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) organise an outreach event to the University of Innsbruck to engage the next generation and raise awareness on non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control issues..

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Between January and April 2024, the participants of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI) Mentorship Programme, an initiative the VCDNP created in cooperation with IAI and the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium, joined a series of skill-building workshops designed to improve their research skills and their ability to retrieve and assess open source information, as well as public speaking skills and their ability to interact with different audiences. The first workshop, titled “Introduction to OSINT for Nuclear Professionals” was organised over two days and delivered by Marcy Fowler, Research and Analysis Manager at Open Nuclear Network (ONN). It also featured a case study by Elin Bergner, former YWNGI mentee and now Research Assistant at ONN. The workshop addressed the basics of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and its application by international organisations, NGOs, and governments. It covered in detail media, image, and video analysis as a tool to conduct fact-checking activities and dispel false information. A part of the discussion was also devoted to artificial intelligence and the future of OSINT. Elin Berger presented the latest technological advancements, highlighting the challenges posed by the intersection between OSINT and AI as well as the unintended consequences of exposing information, including privacy concerns, social engineering, information warfare, security risks, and ethical dilemmas.   The second capacity-building activity, titled “Mindful Communication” was organised as a series of three workshops delivered by Scott Morgan, a leadership and communication coach with over 30 years of experience. Through tailored examples and exercises, the interactive workshops covered the basics of effective public speaking, providing participants with useful tips on how to deliver academic presentations, how to participate in panel discussions (both as moderator and as a panelist), and how to prepare for and deliver media interviews. Participants were challenged to think outside the box, react to ad-hoc and improvised prompts, and to test their ways of communicating.   More information: Agenda of the outreach event  The EUNPDC Consortium and its work Additional Opportunities for the Next Generation The YWNGI is possible thanks to the generous support of the European Union and aims to engage the next generation and raise awareness on non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control issues. The VCDNP and IAI thank the University of Innsbruck for hosting the event.  
18 October 2023

The Nuclear Dimensions of the War against Ukraine

The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) organise an outreach event to the University of Innsbruck to engage the next generation and raise awareness on non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control issues..

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On 18 October 2023, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) organised an outreach event to the University of Innsbruck. The activity was organized under the framework of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), an effort of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) to engage the next generation and raise awareness on non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control issues. Titled “The Nuclear Dimensions of the War against Ukraine”, the event included two panels. The first panel discussion of the event was dedicated to the current geopolitical situation in Europe and to nuclear risks associated with the war against Ukraine, including potential uses of nuclear weapons, risks related to the safety and security of nuclear facilities, as well as the impact of the war on nuclear arms control and disarmament. Speakers included (in order of appearance):
  • Ettore Greco, Executive Vice President, IAI, who examined the origins of the war, discussing the overall geopolitical environment and challenges that led to the Russian invasion in February 2022;
 
  • Nikolai Sokov, Senior Fellow, VCDNP, who discussed the nuclear dimension of the war, including the potential use of nuclear weapons, risks of escalation, as well as the impact that the war is generating on arms control and Russia-West relations more broadly;
 
  • Elena Sokova, Executive Director, VCDNP, who drew attention to the risks related to nuclear safety and security of nuclear facilities, including the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
 

The second panel of the event 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 (in order of appearance):
  • Manuel Herrera, Senior Researcher, IAI, who provided an overview of the EUNPD Consortium and its work, including specific activities organised by each member of the Consortium;
 
  • Federica Dall’Arche, Senior Research Associate, VCDNP, who discussed opportunities in the field available for young students and practitioners, including those offered by the EUNPDC such as internships, e-learning courses, and the YWNGI mentorship programme;

From the left: Manuel Herrera, Martin Senn, Federica Dall’Arche

Both panels were moderated by Martin Senn, Professor at the University of Innsbruck.   More information: Agenda of the outreach event  The EUNPDC Consortium and its work Additional Opportunities for the Next Generation The YWNGI is possible thanks to the generous support of the European Union and aims to engage the next generation and raise awareness on non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control issues. The VCDNP and IAI thank the University of Innsbruck for hosting the event.  
20 September 2023

Launch of the 2023 Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme

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Launch of the 2023 Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme

On 20 September 2023, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI), as part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), launched the 3rd edition of Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (YWNPD) Mentorship Programme. The Mentorship Programme, established in 2021 and organized in the framework of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), pairs 20 young women (mentees), carefully chosen through a highly competitive selection process, with well-established experts (mentors) to engage in a mentoring relationship that envisions, among other things, regular video or in-person meetings. Mentees are also expected to attend conferences, seminars, social events, and other activities, in order to be exposed to networking and career opportunities. Participants of the launch event The launch event was opened by the VCDNP Executive Director, Elena Sokova, and IAI Executive Vice-President, Ettore Greco, who welcomed the new cohort and congratulated new mentees for having been selected among over hundreds of very strong applications. Three former mentees – Selma Mustafić, Elif Erginyavuz, and Kincső Vizi – and one former (and current) mentor – Rebecca Jovin – shared their personal experience during the previous editions of the programme.   Federica Dall’Arche, Senior Research Associate at the VCDNP and Paola Tessari, Senior Researcher at IAI, offered an overview of the programme, discussing expectations and opportunities for both mentors and mentees as well as the upcoming activities. Karolina Proprentner, Office and Events Manager at the VCDNP, introduced the new cohort to the spotlight campaign, while Manuel Herrera, Senior Researcher at IAI, shared information about the upcoming EUNPDC Annual Conference, which mentors and mentees are invited to attend. A round of introductions of all participants allowed the organizers, mentors, and mentees to get to know each other better. The VCDNP and IAI look forward to working with this bright and motivated cohort of mentees and deeply thank the EU for funding this project as well as returning and new mentors for joining the 2023 edition of the programme. The Agenda of the event can be found here!  
15 May 2023

Young Women and Next Generation Initiative in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme – 2nd Edition Final Meeting

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Young Women and Next Generation Initiative in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme – 2nd Edition Final Meeting

On 15 May 2023, the VCDNP and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) organised the final meeting of the second edition of the Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme. The Programme pairs 20 driven young females with 20 well-established experts in the field over the course of nine months and gives mentees the opportunity to attend relevant conferences and outreach events on non-proliferation, disarmament, arms control, and related topics, including the EUNPDC Annual Conference and Next Generation Workshop. The Programme has also provided networking and career development opportunities through seminars, social events, and other activities. The Mentorship Programme is part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative under the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.
“I think the programme is a great initiative. It encouraged me to study more non-proliferation, disarmament, and gender issues, and it provided me with amazing connections with mentees and mentors. The programme taught me good lessons, it helped me improve many of my skills and now I intend to deepen my studies into a Master's in this field.” 2023 Mentee
The final meeting was opened by Stefan Tressing, Deputy Head of the Division for Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control at the European External Action Service (EEAS) and Elena Sokova, VCDNP Executive Director.
Stefan Tressing (EEAS) delivering opening remarks
The event was held online and divided into three sessions. The first session was dedicated to mentees’ presentations and moderated by Paola Tessari (IAI). Selected mentees presented their work and research prepared over the course of the Mentorship Programme. The presentations covered issues related to arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation, such as autonomous weapon systems, non-traditional security and nuclear risk, diversity in non-proliferation and disarmament, economic sanctions from a gender perspective, and gender and race in international security.
Presentation by Elin Bergner (Open Nuclear Network)
Presentations were delivered by:
  • Insaf Senouci (Sciences Po Grenoble)
  • Stephanie Verlaan (EuropeanUniversity Viadrina)
  • Veerle Moyson (UNODA Vienna Office)
  • Jennet Charyyeva (Bilkent University)
  • Amanda Pereira (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo)
  • Elin Bergner (Open Nuclear Network)
  • Natalina Popat (Oxford University)
  • Irene Palomo (European Research Council Executive Agency – ERCEA)
Presentation by Jennet Charyyeva (Bilkent University)
“I really like the concept of this Programme and how refreshing it felt to coach a mentee/someone who is hopeful and positive about the field and I learned a lot too as a mentor!” 2023 Mentor
Second panel discussion
The second panel focused on providing career advice and featured a presentation by Elizabeth Bone, Career and Academic Advisor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Ms. Bone shared helpful tips when searching for a job and offered guidelines for dealing with rejection and building resilience. The panel was moderated by Manuel Herrera (IAI).
Presentation by Elizabeth Bone (MIIS)
“I feel encouraged knowing there are many other young women working on the same path as me. It is nice to hear you're not alone. I received good guidance and explanations and insights which allowed me to reflect on my career path and possible developments, outcomes and combinations. This is very important.” 2023 Mentee
The last panel was devoted to a comprehensive evaluation of the programme to collect feedback from participants and brainstorm improvements for future editions. The open discussion was moderated by Federica Dall’Arche (VCDNP). Closing remarks were delivered by Sybille Bauer (SIPRI and Chair of the EUNPD Consortium).
02 May 2023

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 2–5 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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21 April 2023

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

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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

16 March 2023

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 2023, from 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.

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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.

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