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SUMMARY:Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme Launch Event\nOn 12 April 2021\, the International Affairs Institute (IAI) and the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)\, as part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI)\, held the first meeting of the recently established Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (YWNPD) Mentorship Programme. \nThe YWNPD mentorship programme\, which is organized in the framework of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC)\, pairs 19 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-conferencing sessions. Mentees are also expected to attend conferences\, seminars\, social events\, and other activities to be exposed to networking and career opportunities. \nOpen Nuclear Network Director Laura Rockwood gives her keynote address.\nThe launch event was opened by VCDNP Executive Director Elena Sokova and EUNPDC Chair Sibylle Bauer. Afterwards organisers laid out expectations for the programme and a round of introductions followed. The launch event concluded with a keynote address by Laura Rockwood\, Director of the Open Nuclear Network and member of the YWNGI Advisory Board. Ms. Rockwood provided participants with an overview of her career in the field and tips for how to succeed. She shared stories and anecdotes from her experience\, in particular her work at the International Atomic Energy Agency\, where she served 28 years in the Department of Safeguards and was the principal author of the document that became the Model Additional Protocol. She also provided valuable insights and recommendations on how to thrive in the field\, highlighting that sometimes the best career path is not the most direct nor the one you thought you would take. In her experience\, Ms. Rockwood noted that active listening\, strong writing skills and learning how to structure your thoughts and arguments\, have proved valuable. \nAside from mentors and mentees\, the event was attended by members of the EUNPD Consortium\, of the YWNGI Advisory Board\, and by representatives from the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI). \nRead the event agenda
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/young-women-in-non-proliferation-and-disarmament-mentorship-programme-launch-event/
CATEGORIES:Young Women in non-proliferation and disarmament Mentorship Programme
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SUMMARY:February 2021 Introductory Course on the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
DESCRIPTION:From 22 to 26 February 2021\, the VCDNP held its first intensive introductory course on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) for students of biological and chemical sciences. The course\, conducted in an online format\, brought together 29 students affiliated with eight European universities as well as universities in Nigeria\, the Philippines\, and Russia. Women made up 59 percent of the participants. \n \nThe course covered a broad range of topics and was designed to provide an   overview of the basics of biological\, chemical and nuclear weapons and their proliferation\, existing control regimes\, and potential impact of new and emerging technologies on WMD threats. \nStudents learned about various elements of the international WMD disarmament and non-proliferation regimes\, including the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC)\, the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)\, and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)\, as well as strategic trade controls. Course sessions also provided an in-depth look at the advances in life sciences and their implications for chemical and biological weapon threats. The programme included case studies on biosecurity and ethics\, nuclear proliferation challenges\, and investigation of chemical weapons use and dismantlement of a chemical weapons arsenal. \nVCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane participating in the session dedicated to a case study on Syria’s chemical weapons program.\nA panel discussion on new and emerging technologies featuring Dr. Filippa Lentzos (King’s College London)\, Dr. Ulrich Kühn (IFSH)\, and Dr. James Revill (UNIDIR) allowed for a candid exchange of opinions concerning the threats and opportunities these technologies present for mitigating WMD risks. \nFilippa Lentzos (King’s College London)\, Ulrich Kühn (IFSH)\, and Dr. James Revill (UNIDIR) discussion new and emerging technologies and WMD threats.\nExperts and senior officials from international organisations and academic institutions that presented at the course included Dr. Sibylle Bauer (SIPRI)\, Daniel Feakes (BWC Implementation Support Unit)\, Dr. Mirko Himmel (University of Hamburg)\, Dr. Peter Hotchkiss (OPCW)\, Dr. Ulrich Kühn (IFSH)\, Dr. Filippa Lentzos (King’s College London)\, Dr. James Revill (UNIDIR)\, Dr. Clarissa Rios Rojas (Cambridge University)\, Shruti Sharma (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, India)\, and Jerry Smith (CHC Global\, former OPCW Team Leader). The VCDNP lecturers included Angela Kane\, Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova\, and Elena Sokova. Women made up 54 percent of the lecturers. \nDr. Sibylle Bauer and Dr. Mirko Himmel give an overview of Strategic Trade Controls.\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							Loading...\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n							Taking too long?\n						\n						\n								 Reload document							\n							|\n							\n								 Open in new tab							\n					\n				\n			\n		Download  \nAt the end of the course\, the participants completed a questionnaire\, which gave them an opportunity to assess various aspects of the short course and anonymously provide feedback. Overall\, the participants rated the course as an excellent contribution to their knowledge and understanding of issues related to WMD proliferation risks. Below are some of the comments provided by participants (quoted as written): \nIt introduced me to the world of non-proliferation and how important it is for our world. It also helped me understand all the mechanism[s] that are necessary to implement the controls and the tough job behind all of this. \n*** \nAs an undergraduate student\, it is very rare that we are taught about the ethical side of what we are doing. Recently there have been some improvements in teaching about sustainability concerns\, but this course has been basically the only formal education on security threats that our research may pose. I would say that I have learned a lot on the matter\, and that I now have a base and some pointers to continue my education in this topic. \n*** \nThis course offered me a complete picture of all weapons of mass destruction but also of possible future risks. Amazing speakers and wonderful presentation of all key points. \n*** \nThank you for having this course for students with science background. This course will greatly help us understand that there is more that science can offer in terms of international peace\, security and stability. \nThe VCDNP extends its gratitude to the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium for their generous support that made this course possible. The course was funded by the European Union through the EUNPDC pursuant to the EU Council Decision 2018/299.
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/february-2021-introductory-course-on-the-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction/
CATEGORIES:Education Programmes,Proliferation Awareness Courses
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SUMMARY:Non-Proliferation\, Arms Control and Disarmament: Changes in the Field and Career Tracks
DESCRIPTION:The fields of arms control\, non-proliferation and security have been dominated by men. Though improvements have been made over the last decade\, diversity is still lacking in terms of gender\, color\, and age. This observation is the driving force behind the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI) launched on 10 February 2021 by the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) and the International Affairs Institute (IAI) in Rome\, Italy\, in the framework of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium. The Initiative encourages young women and the next generation to enter the non‑proliferation\, arms control\, and disarmament field\, especially at a time in which the global pandemic has isolated many young people who may find themselves lacking resources and assistance. \nIn this spirit\, the launch event featured a spectacular panel of speakers from different backgrounds including Angela Kane\, former UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs\, Ambassador Kjersti Andersen of Norway\, Dr. Kim Baines\, a scientist at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Dr. Heather Williams from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. IAI’s Researcher Federica Dall’Arche moderated the event and VCDNP Executive Director Elena Sokova offered welcoming remarks. The event attracted over 350 attendees highlighting the appetite to learn more and engage in the field. \nL-R: Federica Dall’Arche (IAI)\, Dr. Kim Baines: (IAEA)\, Elena Sokova (VCDNP)\, Dr. Heather Williams (MIT)\, Ambassador Kjersti Andersen (Norway)\, Angela Kane (VCDNP).\nThe speakers addressed how the non-proliferation\, arms control and disarmament field has changed over the years and provided insights into their own experiences in the field as well as offered recommendations for the next generation. Coming from diverse backgrounds\, the speakers drew on experiences in the UN\, government\, natural sciences\, and academia\, emphasizing the diversity of the field itself and highlighting that there are many different pathways to enter the non-proliferation\, arms control\, and disarmament area. In her opening remarks\, Angela Kane stressed that to make a difference in the field it is not necessary to have a background specifically on arms control and non-proliferation and encouraged the next generation to think of the field with a wider lens focused on international policy and security. \nIn reflecting on how the field has changed over the years\, speakers noted that the representation of women has seen an improvement\, with many panellists noting that at the start of their careers it was not rare to be the only women in a room full of men. Despite the improvement\, however\, Ambassador Andersen highlighted that “once you have gender parity within an organization you need to keep working on it because it is never achieved once and for all.” Dr. Baines also personally expressed excitement on “the paradigm shift that has been occurring over the last five years to be inclusive of women in technical and political disciplines.” This shift is also supported by the IAEA’s newly established Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. \nPanellists also offered insights and recommendations to early- to mid-career individuals. There was consensus among the panellists on the need to accept challenges\, to reach out to colleagues and other experts\, to build a network\, and follow one’s passion. Caution was expressed in terms of networking though\, noting that one needs to be conscientious of others time\, and though many in the field are happy to help\, such networking effort must be done with a purpose or question in mind. In this regard Dr. Heather Williams stressed the importance of being someone that other people want to work and network with\, as the arms control\, non-proliferation and disarmament field is a community and most people know each other and collaborate with one another. \nMany participants were keen to learn of opportunities and recommendations for what they could actively be doing during the pandemic and beyond\, especially as the implications of COVID-19 on the job market remain to be seen. Panellists provided plenty of ideas\, including the importance of writing and publishing as it shows willingness to take intellectual risks. Speakers also stressed the need to invest in one’s skills\, such as presentation skills\, languages and intellectual curiosity in other fields of study. One way to expand one’s knowledge is through courses\, traineeships\, internships and mentorships\, such as those offered by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)\, King’s College London\, Women in Nuclear\, country embassies and permanent missions\, and international organisations. \nThe event ended with an anecdote shared by Angela Kane emphasizing the importance of women needing to support one another in a still largely male dominated field. One way to do this is by promoting and establishing an advocacy network or group of like-minded individuals to make a statement that could lead to change. \nMore events like this one will be organized and the VCDNP and IAI look forward to connecting and making use of the virtual format with which we are now familiar. To learn more about VCDNP and IAI’s initiative and mentorship programme or email mzarka@middlebury.edu or f.dallarche@iai.it.
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/non-proliferation-arms-control-and-disarmament-changes-in-the-field-and-career-tracks/
CATEGORIES:Young Women and Next Generation Initiative
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SUMMARY:Short Course on The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: History\, Threats and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:On 19-21 February 2020\, the VCDNP held the first course on nuclear non-proliferation for graduate and post-graduate students in the fields of IT and engineering\, titled “The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: History\, Threats and Solutions”. The course represented a joint project between the VCDNP and the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC)\, of which the VCDNP is one of six leading non-governmental organizations. The course brought together 26 participants from nine European universities in nine countries. \nCourse instructors Alexi Drew (King’s College London)\, Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova (VCDNP)\, Sibylle Bauer (SIPRI)\, Elena Sokova (VCDNP) and Jean-Maurice Crete (IAEA\, retired) during the course’s final session on “Nuclear Proliferation\, New Technologies\, and the Shape of the Future\nThe three-day course was designed to provide an introduction to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament issues to students of technical subjects. The program covered a broad range of topics\, from the fundamentals of the nuclear fuel cycle and the history of the spread of nuclear weapons\, to export controls and the challenges and opportunities presented by advanced and emerging technologies. \nThe students learned about different elements of the international non-proliferation regime\, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons\, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its safeguards\, and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and the verification system it establishes. Course participants also received an overview of how open source information and tools\, including satellite imagery and image analysis software\, can be used to monitor nuclear and missile programs such as that of North Korea. \nThe lecturers at the course included experts from the VCDNP\, the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies\, IAEA\, CTBTO\, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute\, King’s College London and Austrian Red Cross. \nCourse instructors Alexi Drew (King’s College London)\, Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova (VCDNP)\, Sibylle Bauer (SIPRI)\, Elena Sokova (VCDNP) and Jean-Maurice Crete (IAEA\, retired) during the course’s final session on “Nuclear Proliferation\, New Technologies\, and the Shape of the Future
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/2020-proliferation-awareness-course-invitation-to-apply/
CATEGORIES:Proliferation Awareness Courses
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SUMMARY:The UN Disarmament Fellows’ Visits
DESCRIPTION:The European Union (EU) Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium is tasked with arranging the visit of the United Nations (UN) Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament to Brussels\, Belgium. The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) organises the two-to-three-day visit which aims to familiarise participants with the structure and functions of the EU’s main institutions and policy-making bodies\, as well as the EU’s strategies and policies in the field. \nLaunched by the General Assembly in 1978 at its first special session devoted to disarmament\, the UN Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament aims to train and build the capacity of officials from UN Member States to enable them to participate more effectively in international disarmament deliberating and negotiating fora. Since its inception in 1979\, participants in the Fellowship Programme are selected by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) based on nominations from Member States. The selection process considers the greater needs of developing countries by training their young diplomats in the field of disarmament and security\, and the need for geographical and gender balance. Many participants of the programme have held positions of responsibility in the field of disarmament within their governments and disarmament-related international organisations. \nClick on the arrows to expand the sections. \n  \n\n▶ UN Disarmament Fellows: EU-Focused Day in Vienna – April 2025\n\nOn 10 April 2025\, the VCDNP\, on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC)\, was pleased to organise and host a one-day programme in Vienna to provide the 2025 UN Disarmament Fellows with an overview of the policies and functioning of the European Union (EU)\, in particular related to non-proliferation and disarmament. The 24 UN Disarmament Fellows represented countries from around the world\, with this year’s cohort including only one EU Member State representative. \nThe intensive programme brought together speakers from the EU Delegation in Vienna\, representatives from the European External Action Service (EEAS)\, and the EU Commission in person and virtually\, as well as members of the EUNPDC network. Ambassador Carl Hallergard\, EU Ambassador to the International Organisations in Vienna\, welcomed the Fellows and provided remarks reflecting on Europe’s history\, the establishment of the European Union\, and the challenges Europe faces today. These themes were seen throughout the programme. \n\n \nEU Ambassador in Vienna Carl Hallergard and VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova with the UN Disarmament Fellows \n\nFollowing welcome remarks\, the programme commenced with an overview of the key EU institutions\, covering in detail the European Council\, the Council of the EU\, the European Commission\, and the European Parliament. Subsequent sessions focused on thematic areas\, including the European Union’s approach to space security\, emerging technologies and arms control\, and export controls on arms and dual-use items. \nThe programme concluded with a presentation from EUNPDC network member Dr. Oliver Meier\, Policy & Research Director at the European Leadership Network\, focused on Europe and the European Union in today’s changing world. \nThe highlight of the programme was the opportunity for the Fellows to engage in an in-person\, informal dialogue with EEAS Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Ambassador Stephan Klement. The session covered topics across the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) spectrum\, the EU’s 2003 WMD strategy\, and the EU’s role in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. \nThe interactive dialogue allowed for an open and frank conversation about the EU’s position in the non-proliferation and disarmament field and the challenges today’s geopolitical environment presents. \n\n \nEU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Stephan Klement and VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova \n\nThe one-day EU-focused programme in Vienna was packed with dynamic presentations\, active Q&A sessions\, and positive feedback from the participants. \nThe VCDNP extends its gratitude to the European External Action Service and the EU Delegation in Vienna for their support and cooperation in organising the programme\, and thanks the European Union for its support to the EUNPDC for making the event possible. \n\n\n  \n\n▶ UN Disarmament Fellows Visit to Brussels – June 2024\n\nFrom 18 to 19 June 2024\, the VCDNP\, on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC)\, organised a visit for the 2024 UN Disarmament Fellows to Brussels\, Belgium\, to learn more about the policies and functioning of the European Union\, in particular on non-proliferation and disarmament. \nThe group of 25 Fellows\, representing countries from around the world\, travel to various centres of international disarmament and non-proliferation\, including Geneva\, Vienna\, and New York\, to gather insights about the work of the international organisations and to gain a better understanding of issues relevant to non-proliferation and disarmament. \n\n \nUN Disarmament Fellows and VCDNP staff visiting the EU Council \n\nThe programme in Brussels commenced on 18 June with a tour of the EU Council\, to learn about one of the key legislative branches of the European Union and how decisions are made in the EU. Following the tour\, participants proceeded to the European External Action Service (EEAS)\, where Deputy Head of the Division for Disarmament\, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Controls Mr. Stefan Tressing welcomed them. The Fellows were introduced to the work of the Division and of other policy-making organs in the EU working on non-proliferation and disarmament matters\, as well as the EU’s overall approach to these issues. \nFollowing Mr. Tressing’s remarks\, the work of the Council Working Party on Arms Export Control (COARM) and Council Working Party on Non-Proliferation (CONOP) was discussed. The day ended with presentations from representatives of the EU institutions and EUNPDC network on outer space and emerging technologies\, including artificial intelligence. The UN Disarmament Fellows were also given the opportunity to hear from a representative of NATO on its work in arms control\, disarmament\, and weapons of mass destruction non-proliferation. \n\n \nUN Disarmament Fellows receiving presentations at the European External Action Service \n\nOn the second day\, the UN Disarmament Fellows visited the European Parliament. The tour was timely given the recent European Parliament elections that took place in early June 2024. The visit explained the Parliament’s structure and functioning\, its co-legislative role together with the EU Council\, and how decisions are made. After the visit\, the Fellows heard thematic presentations covering a range of topics from cyber security\, missile defence\, and illicit arms trafficking\, to the role of the EU Joint Research Centre and a review of Belgium’s presidency of the EU Council. An overview of the history\, structure\, and activities of the EUNPDC was provided as well. \n\n \nUN Disarmament Fellows and VCDNP staff visiting the EU Council \n\nAt the end of the programme an anonymous survey was circulated. Overall\, the participants found the programme to be very good and useful. A selection of comments is posted below (quoted as written): \n“The session helped me to understand the role of the EU in the realm of non-proliferation and disarmament.” \n“It was an excellent introduction to the work that EU is doing in regards to Disarmament and non-proliferation. I had very little knowledge prior but this visit has set a good base that I will build on.” \n“It was extremely useful for a better understanding of the rules and functioning process of the main European institutions.” \nThe VCDNP extends its gratitude to the European External Action Service and the EU Council for their support and cooperation in organising the visit\, made possible thanks to the generous support of the European Union for the EUNPDC. \n\n\n  \n\n▶ The UN Disarmament Fellows’ Visit to Brussels – September 2023\n\nFrom 13 to 15 September 2023\, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)\, on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC)\, organised a visit to the seat of the European policy organs in Brussels for participants of the United Nations Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament. \nBrowse the visit’s programme here. \n\n \nUN Fellows and VCDNP staff at the European External Action Service with Marjolijn van Deelen (in green) \n\nThe visit of the UN Disarmament Fellows to Brussels\, which has taken place every year since 2018\, is aimed at introducing participants to the EU’s decision-making processes and policies on disarmament and non-proliferation. \nThis year\, the programme started with a visit to the European External Action Service (EEAS)\, where the Fellows were welcomed by Amb. Marjolijn van Deelen\, EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. \n\n \n\nAt the EEAS\, the Fellows gained insights into the EU’s extensive involvement in international security\, non-proliferation\, and disarmament matters\, including countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction\, coordinating arms and dual-use export controls\, and formulating policies on outer space. Presentations were delivered by EEAS and European Commission experts from different offices. \n\n \nJose Torres\, Policy Officer in the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission delivering a presentation \n\nFollowing briefings at the EEAS\, fellows were offered a guided tour of the Council premises where a wide array of significant events\, including EU summits\, multilateral summits\, and ministerial meetings are held. \nThe second day of the visit was dedicated to thematic presentations from experts at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, NATO\, and the EUNPDC Network. \nEirini Lemos-Maniati\, Deputy Director of the Arms Control\, Disarmament\, and WMD Non-Proliferation Centre\, briefed the Fellows on NATO’s work in the field; Sigurd Schelstraete\, Director of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, offered a national perspective; and Dr. Sybille Bauer\, Chair of the EUNPD Consortium\, provided an overview of the Consortium’s history\, structure\, goals\, and activities. \n\n \n\nRaluca Csernatoni\, Louis Reitmann\, and Clémence Poirier\, respectively researchers at Carnegie Europe\, the VCDNP\, and the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) and members of the EUNPDC Network\, provided insights on artificial intelligence\, the value of diversity for nuclear weapons policy\, as well as ballistic missile proliferation and cybersecurity. \n\n \n\nFellows were then offered tours of the Parlamentarium and the House of European History\, where they learned about the complexity and the decades-long processes that led to the creation of the European Union as well as the structure and functions of the EU policy-making bodies. \n\n \nUN Fellows and VCDNP staff at the European Council \n\nThe VCDNP would like to extend its gratitude to the EEAS and the EU Council for their generous support and cooperation in organizing this visit. \n\n\n 
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/un-fellowships-on-disarmament/
CATEGORIES:Education Programmes,UN disarmament fellows visit to Brussels
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SUMMARY:EU Non-Proliferation and disarmament Internships
DESCRIPTION:The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium will support 30 Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Internships in European think tanks between 2022 and 2025 (see COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2025/889 of 12 May 2025). \nThe duration of each internship shall be 3 month (13 weeks). \nAll members of the European network of independent non-proliferation think-tanks are eligible as host institutes for an EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament internship. For each internship the host institute will be granted 3\,000 €. \nThe EU Non-Proliferation Consortium can provide limited subsidies (950 € / month) for a limited number of students  (min. requirement: BA) for the duration of the internship. \nHost institutes for an EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Internship must meet the following requirements: \n\nMembership in the European network of independent non-proliferation think-tanks\nAvailability of office space / working place for intern\nAt least one expert specialized in non-proliferation or disarmament affairs and corresponding EU policies\nAt least one expert must have teaching / tutoring experience and serve as the general supervisor\n\nFor further details\, please contact Niklas Schörnig (schoernig@hsfk.de) from the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) \nPlease note that this call is not directed to students\, but to research institutes and think tanks only \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext Generation papers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of their traineeship\, the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium interns are invited to publish relevant papers they have had the opportunity to write during their internship. These articles being published on this website are under their sole responsibility. \nFor further details\, please contact Benjamin Hautecouverture from the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS): b.hautecouverture@frstrategie.org \n\n  \n\n \nUN Security Council’s Waning Role in Addressing Nuclear Nonproliferation\, Doniyor Mutalov\, May 2025 \nPoursuit of Deterrence: The Inspiration Behind North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Program\, Leo Eckel\, April 2024 \nARCHIVES
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/eu-non-proliferation-and-disarmament-internships/
CATEGORIES:Education Programmes
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SUMMARY:Consortium Launches eLearning Course on Non-proliferation\, Disarmament and EU Policies
DESCRIPTION:The eLearning course “EU Non-proliferation and Disarmament” covers all relevant aspects of the EU non-proliferation and disarmament agenda. \nIt aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge resource for practitioners and scholars interested in arms control\, non-proliferation and disarmament\, and EU policies in these fields. \nThe course was designed\, developed and launched by the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium and funded through the EU Council Decision CD 2014/129/CFSP of 10 March 2014. \nThe course consists of 15 Learning Units covering both non-conventional and conventional weapons\, and has an optional certificate section. 24 authors from 12 European countries and the EU contributed to the course\, which represents an open educational resource for all interested users world-wide. \n  \nVisit nonproliferation-elearning.eu
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/consortium-launches-elearning-course-on-non-proliferation-disarmament-and-eu-policies/
CATEGORIES:Education Programmes
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