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Putin’s War with Ukraine: Voices of CNS Experts on the Russian Invasion

A compendium of CNS expert analysis and commentary on the nuclear ramifications of the war, as well as educational materials for expert and general audience.

Jayantha Dhanapala

In Remembrance of Jayantha Dhanapala (1938-2023)

Jayantha Dhanapala was an extraordinary global citizen, who will be sorely missed by all.

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Meeting Report: Inaugural CNS Roundtable on Nonproliferation Pedagogy

This report summarizes the results of a roundtable discussion on nonproliferation pedagogy convened by CNS in December 2022.

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.

Tenth Review Conference of Parties to Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Further Strengthening the NPT Review Process: Reflections and Recommendations

Thomas Markram, CNS, and the VCDNP’s Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova review which aspects of the review process are in greater need of improvement and where changes are most feasible.

Forecasting Russian Military Innovation: The Role of Soviet “Zombie Weapons”

This seminar video outlines the methodology behind this forecasting project and describe its major results to date.

Symposium “Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security for Women in STEM in Latin America and the Caribbean”

Apply today. Symposium speakers and panelists include experts in a range of nuclear security and nonproliferation issues, emphasizing the role of women in STEM.

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Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower: A CNS videocast series

Episode 07: Leaders, Preventive War, and Nuclear Proliferation: A Conversation with Rachel Whitlark

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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.

Dr. Naomi Egel

Weapons Governance by the Weak

Presentation by Dr. Naomi Egel on why and how small and medium states pursue multilateral weapons governance.

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Chat GPT and the Future of Nonproliferation

This CNS seminar video reviews ChatGPT’s potential to pose nonproliferation-related challenges and risks, as well as potential utility for research and education.