Executive Director (DC)
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Washington, DC
Dr. Ian J. Stewart is executive director of the CNS Washington, DC, office. Ian is a specialist on issues related to export controls, sanctions, and nonproliferation. Ian came to CNS from King’s College London (KCL), where he served as director of Project Alpha as well as the scientific advisor for the EU Consortium implementing the European Union’s Partner-2-Partner program on dual-goods.
Previously, he served with the British Ministry of Defence, where he was a nuclear engineer working on nuclear deterrent and nonproliferation issues. He holds Masters degrees in nuclear science and technology and electrical and electronic engineering and received his PhD in War Studies from KCL.
Ian’s principal area of research relates to nonproliferation and illicit trade. His research focuses on implementation and enforcement of export controls as well as evasion of these measures. Secondary research interests relate to open-source intelligence and nuclear history.
CNS Work
- International Nuclear Export Controls and Nonproliferation: The Collective Action Problem
In his new book Dr. Stewart examines the evolution of international nuclear non-proliferation trade controls over time. - International Nuclear Export Controls and Non-Proliferation
A book by Ian J. Stewart examining the evolution of international nuclear non-proliferation trade controls over time. - Securing Sensitive Technologies: A Discussion on Strategies for Global Supply Chains in Today’s Strategic Trade Control Landscape
This CNS program focuses on the evolution of strategic supply chains, including ‘industry mapping’ of key strategic technologies. - Nonproliferation Tools in the Strategic Technology War
PODCAST: Ian J. Stewart on the “Sanctions Space” podcast. - The Status of the Front End of Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Reviewing the claims underlying recent media reports of KSA uranium mining and milling. - Transparency and Reporting on Arms Exports within and from the EU
Report prepared for the European Parliament. - Combating the Financing of Proliferation
Ian J. Stewart in the Journal of Financial Crime. - Ian J. Stewart to Lead CNS Washington Office
Dr. Ian J. Stewart is the new Executive Director of our Washington, DC, office. - Project Alpha on Countering Illicit Proliferation-Related Trade
Learn about Project Alpha of King’s College London, countering illicit proliferation-related trade.
