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Vienna Center for Disarmament
and Non-Proliferation

International platform for disarmament and non-proliferation dialogue, research, and education

News

  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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?"
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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."
  • spacer 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."
  • spacer 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).
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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).
  • spacer 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
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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).
  • [In Russian] spacer 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.
  • [In Russian] spacer 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.
  • spacer 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
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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
  • spacer VCDNP holds Workshop on Nuclear Security in Southeast Asia
    Workshop  •  31 October 2011
    On 31 October 2011, VCDNP co-hosted a one-day workshop.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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.
  • spacer 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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