Masako Toki Articles

WINCA Network Inaugural Meeting Participants group photo

CNS Inaugurates a Professional Network to Support Women in Nuclear in Central Asia

CNS gathered experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to inaugurate a new professional network for women.

Margarita Kalinina-Pohl, Masako Toki and other colleagues at the "Stronger than Death" Monument in Semey, Kazakhstan (2014)

CNS Experts Observe the International Day Against Nuclear Tests by Raising Awareness about Humanitarian Impacts of Nuclear Tests and Nuclear Weapons

CNS experts commemorate the day with an interview with The Astana Times and a webinar with a hibakusha.

Young woman looking at a sign

Respect for Hibakusha, and Hope in Younger Generations

Voices of people who suffered the most under the mushroom cloud have often been marginalized.

Group CIF photo in front of Holland Center

High School Students from Japan and the United States Discuss the Way Forward for Nuclear Disarmament in Monterey

Young people are creating hope through their creativity, enthusiasm and global mindedness.

Group of participants and leaders standing outside around the CNS sign, smiling for the camera.

Raising Next Generation Nonproliferation Experts through the Summer Undergraduate Program

Fellows receive invaluable job training, work closely with CNS experts, and participate in an engaging lecture series.

Shizuka Kuramitsu

MIIS MANPTS student Shizuka Kuramitsu featured in NHK’s Science & Culture Journal

Originally from Hiroshima, she is about to complete her Master’s degree on Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.

Teleconference screenshot of CIF students and alumni discussing the importance of disarmament education for youth

High School Students Discuss Nuclear Disarmament from Intersectional Approaches

On April 15, 2023, over 120 high school students and teachers gathered online for the Critical Issues Forum Spring Conference.

Intro screen of online participants with the title, date, and logos.

Intersection of Racial Justice and Nuclear Disarmament

CNS and MIIS student council DEI committee cohost the BIPOC speaker series event featuring Dr. Vincent Intondi.

Group photo of participants in front of the CNS building

Paid Summer Undergraduate Nonproliferation Internships

The deadline for summer internships has been extended to February 28, 2023.

Participants with Dr. William Potter

Critical Issues Forum Teachers and Bread Loaf Teacher Network Meeting on Disarmament and Nonproliferation Education

The goal of the Teachers Retreat was to expand and solidify the disarmament and nonproliferation educator network in the United States.