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Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: Policy and Technology Solutions
Seminar • Posted 26 October 2012
On 23 October 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar that featured presentations by Anne Harrington and Simon G. Limage.
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3rd Intensive Course on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament
Course • Posted 4 October 2012
An intensive course for diplomats and practitioners focused on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament policy issues was held in Vienna, Austria on September 24-28, 2012.
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Four Panelists Discuss Historical Cases When Nuclear Weapons Security Was Put at Risk
Panel Discussion • Posted 4 October 2012
On October 2, 2012 VCDNP hosted a panel discussion with participants in the Nuclear Policy Education Center's (NPEC) project titled "Nuclear Weapons Security Crisis: What Does History Teach?"
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Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education: Recent Developments and the Way Forward
Posted 3 October 2012
An article by Elena Sokova for CTBTO Spectrum, Issue 19, September 2012.
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Launch of New Book by CNS's Potter and Mukhatzhanova: Nuclear Politics and the Non-Aligned Movement
Book Launch • Posted 27 September 2012
The book explores structures and politics within the NAM, the largest grouping of states engaged on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation issues.
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CNS and VCDNP Experts Provide Insights on 2012 IAEA General Conference
Posted 12 September 2012 • CNS
In the lead up to the 2012 General Conference, CNS and VCDNP have prepared a series of Fact Sheets on the on-going issues facing IAEA member states.
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Senior Chinese, US and UK Experts Discuss Nuclear Disarmament
Panel Discussion • Posted 24 July 2012
On July 18, 2012, VCDNP hosted an expert panel discussion "Maintaining Strategic Stability on the Path to Nuclear Zero."
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VCDNP Seminar Series Features Joe Cirincione
Seminar • Posted 24 July 2012
On July 17, 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar by Joe Cirincione entitled "The Politics of the Current Nuclear Policy Debate in Washington."
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U.S.-Russian Partnership for Advancing a Nuclear Security Agenda
Posted 5 July 2012 • CNS
A new paper by CNS, VCDNP, and the Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS, Moscow, Russia).
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Unleashing the Nuclear Watchdog: Strengthening and Reform of the IAEA
Seminar • Posted 20 June 2012
On June 13, 2012, VCDNP hosted the launch of the "Unleashing the Nuclear Watchdog: Strengthening and Reform of the IAEA" report by Trevor Findlay.
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Prospects for Nuclear Security Partnership in Southeast Asia
Posted 17 May 2012 • CNS
A new paper by CNS, VCDNP, and the Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS, Moscow, Russia).
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NATO-Russia Disputes and Cooperation on Missile Defense
Posted 14 May 2012 • Nikolai Sokov
As the 2012 NATO Summit draws near, the lack of agreement between the Alliance and Russia stands in contrast to the promise of the last summit in 2010.
See also: Delaying Decisions: NATO's Deterrence and Defense Posture Review
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VCDNP Holds a Number of High-Profile Events during the NPT PrepCom
Posted 10 May 2012
Events hosted/organized during the April 30-May 11, 2012 NPT PrepCom in Vienna.
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FAQ: The 2012 Middle East Conference
Updated 8 May 2012
A Q&A from CNS experts Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova and Chen Kane highlighting important details about the 2012 Conference.
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Comprehensive NPT Resources for the 2012 PrepCom
Updated 1 May 2012
Comprehensive coverage featuring articles and documents related to the NPT Review Process.
Includes 2012 Briefing Book, FAQ, disarmament monitoring reports, experts for commentary, and more.
See also:
New Interactive 2012 PrepCom Site
Introducing a new interactive space for this year's PrepCom, featuring live updates from the PrepCom, visuals on nuclear nonproliferation, and facts and analysis on the NPT Review process.
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Second Intensive Short Course on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament
Updated 22 March 2012
An intensive course for junior diplomats focused on nuclear nonproliferation policy issues held in Vienna, Austria on March 12-16, 2012.
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North Korean Security Challenges and Changes: Focusing on the Nuclear Dimension
Mark Fitzpatrick • Seminar • Posted 19 March 2012
On March 19, 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar by Mark Fitzpatrick.
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CTBT at 15: Status and Prospects
Roundtable Conference • Updated 25 October 2012 • Posted 27 February 2012
On 17 February 2012, VCDNP hosted a roundtable conference on CTBT-related issues.
Now includes ACA Conference Report.
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Nuclear Islands: International Leasing of Sensitive Nuclear Fuel Cycle Sites
Christopher Paine • Seminar • Updated 27 February 2012
On 15 February 2012, VCDNP hosted a seminar with Christopher Paine, Nuclear Program Director at the New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
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[In Russian]
Elena Sokova quoted by Deutsche Welle
Press Coverage • Posted 9 February 2012
Elena Sokova was quoted (in Russian) by Deutsche Welle on nuclear security issues in Russia and the former Soviet Republic and on the recently released NTI Nuclear Security Index.
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[In Russian]
Nikolai Sokov quoted by Kommersant
Press Coverage • Posted 3 February 2012
Nikolai Sokov was quoted (in Russian) by the Russian daily Kommersant on NATO-Russia strategic stability issues.
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In Search of a New Framework for Nuclear Disarmament: 20 Years After the New Beginning
Seminar • Updated 17 January 2012
VCDNP conducted a seminar in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna.
Now includes Summary of Discussions
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Medvedev's Statement on Missile Defense Might Mean Russia Postpones Further Dialogue Until 2013
Posted 2 December 2011
Dmitry Medvedev's recent statement on military responses to missile defense sounds more threatening than it actually is.
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Q&A on IAEA-Sponsored Forum on NWFZ in the Middle East
Announcement • Posted 17 November 2011
Ahead of the IAEA-sponsored forum on a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East, CNS experts provide information on the forum, NWFZs and related issues.
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Monterey Institute, CNS, and VCDNP Receive $1.2 Million to Support Nonproliferation Education and Training
Announcement • Posted 16 November 2011
The grants will support efforts to educate the next generation of nonproliferation specialists.
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Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation: A Fissile Material Perspective
Dr. Frank N. von Hippel • Seminar • 4 November 2011
A seminar with Dr. Frank N. von Hippel, Co-Chair, International Panel on Fissile Materials Co-Director, Program on Science and Global Security, Princeton University
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VCDNP holds Workshop on Nuclear Security in Southeast Asia
Workshop • 31 October 2011
On 31 October 2011, VCDNP co-hosted a one-day workshop.
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VCDNP and CNS Conduct First Course on Nonproliferation and Disarmament for Diplomats in Vienna
Posted 11 October 2011
VCDNP held an intensive course for junior diplomats focused on nuclear nonproliferation policy issues held in Vienna, Austria on September 26-30, 2011.
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VCDNP Briefs Journalists on its Work and on Key Issues of the IAEA General Conference
Posted 21 September 2011
VCDNP held two media briefings on 19 and 20 September 2011.
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CNS and VCDNP Scholars Provide Insights on IAEA General Conference
Posted 20 September 2011
In the lead up to this month's General Conference, CNS and VCDNP have prepared a series of Fact Sheets on the key issues that will be discussed.
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North Korea: Reactors, Bombs and People
Posted 15 September 2011
VCDNP Seminar Series hosted a presentation by Dr. Siegfried S. Hecker.
See also: Associated Press story of the event
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Rectifying the UN Disarmament Machinery
Posted 21 July 2011
On July 12th, 2011, the VCDNP along with the Polish Institute for International Relations (PISM) welcomed a presentation by Dr. Marcin Zaborowski, Director of PISM.
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Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative (NPDI)
Posted 21 July 2011
On July 8th, 2011 the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation hosted a seminar by Ambassador Alfredo Labbé Villa from the Republic of Chile.
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Planning for Success at the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Summit
Posted 21 July 2011
On 7 July 2011, the VCDNP, jointly with the Stanley Foundation, hosted a briefing by William Tobey, senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Tobey has formerly served as Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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The Oracles of Proliferation
Posted 4 June 2011
On June 3rd, 2011 the VCDNP hosted a presentation by
Dr. Benoît Pelopidas, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the James Martin Center for
Nonproliferation Studies.
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Iran's Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Capabilities: A Net Assessment
Posted 28 May 2011
On May 27th, 2011 several experts gathered in Vienna to discuss Iran's nuclear capabilities
in light of a recently released International Institute of Strategic Studies
(IISS) dossier detailing Iran's nuclear, chemical, and biological
capabilities.
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