Executive Director (DC)
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Washington, DC
Dr. Ian J. Stewart, as the executive director of the CNS office in Washington, DC, specializes in export controls, sanctions, and emerging technology control. His previous roles include leading a nonproliferation program at King’s College London and serving as a nuclear engineer with the British Ministry of Defence, focusing on counterproliferation and nuclear deterrent strategies.
Holding Master’s degrees in both nuclear science and technology and electrical and electronic engineering, Dr. Stewart received his PhD in War Studies from King’s College London (KCL). His research, primarily centering on export controls and the history of nonproliferation measures, is exemplified in his book, ‘International Nuclear Export Controls and Non-Proliferation: The Collective Action Problem.’
Dr. Stewart’s research encompasses a broad range of topics, including:
- Export controls and sanctions
- Emerging technology control
- Strategic competition with countries like China and Russia
- Sanctions evasion, particularly in contexts like North Korea
- The intersection of emerging technology with military applications, focusing on supply chain mapping
His approach is notably data-centric, often incorporating advanced machine learning techniques. He has developed several innovative big data tools and machine learning solutions.
CNS Work
- CNS Survey on Cybersecurity of Export-Controlled InformationCNS is seeking to build a database of current, global practices using the resulting information gathered through this survey.
- Export Control and Emerging Technology Control in an Era of Strategic CompetitionThis paper provides an overview of changes taking place in relation to export controls, particularly from a US perspective.
- International Nuclear Export Controls and Nonproliferation: The Collective Action ProblemIn his new book Dr. Stewart examines the evolution of international nuclear non-proliferation trade controls over time.
- International Nuclear Export Controls and Non-ProliferationA 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 WarPODCAST: Ian J. Stewart on the “Sanctions Space” podcast.
- The Status of the Front End of Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Fuel CycleReviewing the claims underlying recent media reports of KSA uranium mining and milling.
- Transparency and Reporting on Arms Exports within and from the EUReport prepared for the European Parliament.
- Combating the Financing of ProliferationIan J. Stewart in the Journal of Financial Crime.
- Ian J. Stewart to Lead CNS Washington OfficeDr. Ian J. Stewart is the new Executive Director of our Washington, DC, office.