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SUMMARY:Considering potential lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic to strengthen the BTWC (Part 2 – virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nDuring 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. \nThrough 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. \n \n14:00 – 14:05 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks  \n\nElisande Nexon\, Pharm.D\, Senior Research Fellow\, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique\, France\n\n14:05 – 14:15 Introductory remarks (recorded)  \n\nH.E. Ambassador Marjolijn van Deelen\, EU Special Envoy for Non-proliferation and Disarmament\n\n14:15 – 14:30 Keynote speech  \nH.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 \n14:30 – 15:30 Session 1: Exploring the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with regard to the implementation of the BTWC  \nModerator: Dr. Sonia Drobysz\, Programme Director for National Implementation\, VERTIC\, United Kingdom \nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Una Jakob\, Research Associate\, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt\, Germany – Reporting from the expert workshop \nSigurd Schelstraete\, Director of the Department of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Belgium\nDr. Irmgard Adam\, Policy officer\, Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva\n\nDiscussion \n15:30 – 16:30 Session 2: Revisiting the prospects of cooperation for peaceful purposes and emergency assistance through the potential lessons of the pandemic  \nModerator: Dr. Ralf Trapp\, Independent consultant \nSpeakers: \n\nElisande Nexon\, Pharm.D\, Senior Research Fellow\, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique\, France – Reporting from the expert workshop \nH.E. Ambassador Gianfranco Incarnato\, Permanent Representative of Italy to the Conference on Disarmament\nH.E. Ambassador Yann Hwang\, Permanent Representative of France to the Conference on Disarmament\n\nDiscussion \n16:30 Conclusion
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/the-fondation-pour-la-recherche-strategique-organised-a-virtual-eunpdc-ad-hoc-seminar-on-towards-a-common-understanding-of-the-risks-and-threats-to-safety-security-and-sustainability-in-oute/
CATEGORIES:Ad Hoc Seminars
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on Arms control\, Disarmament and Non-proliferation
DESCRIPTION:Jens Bartsch\nGoethe University Frankfurt\nSpring 2021\nThis seminar will introduce students to fundamental issues and enduring controversies of arms control\, with a special focus on nuclear weapons as the paradigmatic case of arms control. It will explore cross connections between the development of arms control and International Relations theory as well as recent challenges posed by technological and political developments\, including controversies over “nuclear justice” or the geopolitical implications of arms control negotiations. At the end of the seminar\, students should have a solid base of knowledge about key arms control regimes\, both historical and current\, in addition to insights into the practical activities of arms control professionals and the debates surrounding arms control within IR. \n\nLevel: Undergraduate\nDownload Syllabus
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/perspectives-on-arms-control-disarmament-and-non-proliferation-2/
CATEGORIES:Syllabi,Syllabi Collection
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SUMMARY:Security in a Nuclear-Armed World
DESCRIPTION:Benoît Pelopidas and Kjølv Egeland\nSciences Po\nSpring 2021\nThis course will introduce the main debates about nuclear weapons and their effects on international security. Every session will be devoted to a crucial problem of the ‘nuclear age’ which is still relevant to contemporary security policymaking. How do we know that something “is nuclear” or not? Is there a “nuclear revolution” and if so\, what does it mean? How do nuclear weapons affect military strategy? How to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons? How can we explain the nuclear arms race? What is at stake in the debate about nuclear disarmament and the nuclear ban treaty? Why have nuclear weapons not been used in anger since 1945? What are the political implications of referring to “Weapons of Mass Destruction” (WMD)? These questions will be introduced through the study of concepts as well as historical events and their political operationalization. \n\nLevel: Postgraduate\nDownload Syllabus
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/security-in-a-nuclear-armed-world/
CATEGORIES:Syllabi,Syllabi Collection
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SUMMARY:Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
DESCRIPTION:Gregory D. Koblentz\nGeorge Mason University\nSpring 2021\nSince September 11\, 2001\, the United States has viewed terrorist acquisition and use of chemical\, biological\, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons as one of the gravest threats to national security. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the history of CBRN terrorism\, the current challenges posed by this threat\, and the range of national and international policy tools available to address this threat. The goal of the course is to familiarize students with the influence of strategy\, technology\, organization\, psychology\, ideology\, and economics on the threat of CBRN terrorism and the strategies for managing this danger. \n\nLevel: Postgraduate\nDownload Syllabus
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/terrorism-and-weapons-of-mass-destruction/
CATEGORIES:Syllabi,Syllabi Collection
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SUMMARY:Weapons of Mass Destruction
DESCRIPTION:Gregory D. Koblentz\nGeorge Mason University\nSpring 2021\nThis course examines the threats posed by the proliferation of nuclear\, biological\, and chemical weapons\, commonly known as weapons of mass destruction (WMD)\, and how these dangers can be managed. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the history and technology of each of these weapons\, the current challenges posed by these weapons\, and the range of national and international responses to these threats. The goal of the course is to familiarize students with the influence of strategy\, technology\, politics\, organizations\, and norms on the causes and consequences of the proliferation of WMD. \n\nLevel: Undergraduate\nDownload Syllabus
URL:https://nonproliferation.eu/evenement/weapons-of-mass-destruction/
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